Ivywall
Author: T. Seaton Donoho
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2022-07-27
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 3375101201
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReprint of the original, first published in 1860.
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The Lost Promise
Author: Ellen Schrecker
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2021-12-17
Total Pages: 632
ISBN-13: 022620085X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Ellen Schrecker shows how universities shaped the 1960s, and how the 1960s shaped them. Teach-ins and walkouts-in institutions large and small, across both the country and the political spectrum-were only the first actions that came to redefine universities as hotbeds of unrest for some and handmaidens of oppression for others. The tensions among speech, education, and institutional funding came into focus as never before-and the reverberations remain palpable today"--
Join the Conspiracy
Author: Jonathan Butler
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Published: 2024-09-03
Total Pages: 363
ISBN-13: 1531508170
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDive into the electrifying tale of a Brooklyn-born patriot turned radical activist, in an era when America was torn by its ideological extremes. In the shadow of recent turmoil, Join the Conspiracy transports readers to a pivotal moment of division and dissent in American history: the late 1960s. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and a nation grappling with internal conflict, this compelling narrative follows the life of George Demmerle, a factory worker whose political odyssey encapsulates the era's tumultuous spirit. From his roots as a concerned citizen wary of his country's leftward tilt, Demmerle's journey takes a dramatic turn as he delves into the heart of radical activism. Participating in iconic protests from the March on Washington to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Demmerle's story is a whirlwind of political fervor, embodying the struggle against what was perceived as imperialist war and racial injustice. His transformation is marked by alliances with key figures of the time, including Abbie Hoffman and an eventual leadership role within an East Coast Black Panther affiliate. Yet, beneath his radical veneer lies a secret: Demmerle is an FBI informant. Join the Conspiracy reveals Demmerle's complex role in a society at war with itself, where his deepening involvement with the radical left and a bombing collective forces him to confront his loyalties. The narrative, enriched by a rare trove of period documents, candid photos taken from inside the radical movement, and underground art – more than a hundred of which are included in the book – not only charts Demmerle's saga but also reflects the broader story of a nation struggling to find its moral compass amidst chaos. As Demmerle navigates the dangerous waters of political extremism, readers are invited to ponder the price of ideology, the nature of loyalty, and the fine line between activism and betrayal. This book is not just a recounting of historical events but a vibrant portrait of a man and a movement that sought to reshape America.
Arms and the University
Author: Donald Alexander Downs
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-02-27
Total Pages: 457
ISBN-13: 0521192323
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe gap between the U.S. military and society has widened in recent years, posing problems for the constitutional order. The gap is especially acute in major universities. Arms and the University probes various dimensions of the tense relationship between the military and the university. Developing and applying a theory of civic and liberal education, this book shows how some military presence on campus can contribute to the diversity of ideas and the education of all students.
Little Red
Author: Dina Hampton
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Published: 2013-03-12
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1610391977
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the early 1960s, a remarkable crop of students graduated from a small New York City school renowned for progressive pedagogy and left-wing politics: Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School. These young people entered college at the peak of the transformative era we now call The Sixties, and would go on to impact the course of United States history for the next half century. Among them were Angela Davis, the brilliant, stunning African American Communist and academic who became the face of the Black Power movement; Tom Hurwitz, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) activist and cinematographer who played a key role in the occupation of Columbia University; and Elliott Abrams, who rebelled against the leftist political orthodoxies of the school and of the times, and ultimately played key roles in the Reagan administration, the George W. Bush administrations and the neoconservative movement. In Little Red, based on extensive original interviews and archival research, Dina Hampton tells the compelling, interwoven life stories of these three schoolmates. Their tumultuous, divergent, public and private paths wind through the seminal events and political conflicts of recent American history, from the civil rights movement to the Vietnam War; the Summer of Love to the feminist uprising; Iran-Contra to Occupy Wall Street. As they pursue political ends, each of their lives will be shaped by events, relationships and social changes they never imagined. Their successes and setbacks will resonate with anyone who has struggled to reconcile the utopian goals of The Sixties -- or of youth itself -- with the realities of day-to-day life in the world as it is. Today, a new generation is taking to the streets, galvanized by controversial wars and social and economic inequities as troubling as those we faced in the 1960s. The stories of Angela, Tom and Elliott serve as both road map and cautionary tale for anyone engaged in that most American of acts -- trying to perfect the world.
People Like You
Author: L. Michael Schoonover
Publisher: WestBow Press
Published: 2022-11-04
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 1664276181
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book, People Like You, is a collection of inspirational stories about real life experiences of people from different periods of time. These stories will draw the reader into a comfortable, non-threatening climate of pleasurable reading that when introduced, the reader will be self encouraged to continue reading. I believe that People Like You will become a book that readers will be drawn to read, recommend, and read again. Readers will repeatedly recognize people much like themselves or someone familiar or family. The book’s prime purpose is to encourage all readers alike to initiate or rekindle relationships with the Almighty God. The intended message of People Like You, that God is real and alive, is delivered in a non confrontational format that each reader can identify and not be offended. Without a doubt, I believe that People Like You will become a book read for its positive influence on the lives of many Americans, one life at a time. It is noted here that all Bible Scriptures quoted or referred to in the writing of People Like You are from the Authorize Version or the King James Version of the Holy Bible. All names of present day people have been altered to protect their identities. The author has utilized various means of punctuation and writing patterns to emphasize identification of highlighted details.
Annual Yearbook
Author: Cat Fanciers' Association
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 730
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPaying for College
Author: Howard R. Greene
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 2014-09-16
Total Pages: 245
ISBN-13: 1466881453
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the last 20 years, tuition has increased by a factor of more than 200 percent, which is 3 times the increase in earned income of the average family. It takes from 25 to 30 percent of a family's yearly after tax earnings to pay for a single child's college education. Utilizing their access to college counseling, admissions, and financial aid professionals at colleges and universities across the country, this father and son team have developed a program to make paying for college manageable. They enlighten, motivate, and encourage students and their parents to follow a set of 10 principles designed to help families get a handle on saving and financing a college education. Their mission is to reassure and to help families of every income level and at every stage of preparation to plan a strategy for paying for college.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Published: 1969-10
Total Pages: 48
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
