Music, Morality and Social Reform in Nineteenth-Century Britain
Music, Morality and Social Reform in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Author: Paul Watt

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer

Published: 2023-11-21

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1837650810

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A pioneering work which delves into and reveals the links between music, moral instruction and social reform. This book discusses the role of music in programmes of personal improvement and social reform in nineteenth-century Britain. The pursuit of morality through music was designed not just to improve personal and communal character but to affect social change and transformation. The book examines the musical education of children, women and men through a variety of literature published for various educational settings including mechanics' institutes. It also considers the role of music in narratives of social programs and community-building projects that sought to promote utility, well-being and freedom from the strictures of Christianity as the dominant moral and cultural force. The first book to connect the threads between music, moral instruction and social reform across the educational life cycle in nineteenth-century Britain, it shows how these threads are found in unlikely places, such as games, manners books, economics treatises and short stories. It deftly illustrates the links between everyday life, popular culture and discourses of morality and social reform of the period.

Till Death Do Us Part
Till Death Do Us Part

Author: Allan Amanik

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2020-03-18

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1496827929

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Contributions by Allan Amanik, Kelly B. Arehart, Sue Fawn Chung, Kami Fletcher, Rosina Hassoun, James S. Pula, Jeffrey E. Smith, and Martina Will de Chaparro Till Death Do Us Part: American Ethnic Cemeteries as Borders Uncrossed explores the tendency among most Americans to separate their dead along communal lines rooted in race, faith, ethnicity, or social standing and asks what a deeper exploration of that phenomenon can tell us about American history more broadly. Comparative in scope, and regionally diverse, chapters look to immigrants, communities of color, the colonized, the enslaved, rich and poor, and religious minorities as they buried kith and kin in locales spanning the Northeast to the Spanish American Southwest. Whether African Americans, Muslim or Christian Arabs, Indians, mestizos, Chinese, Jews, Poles, Catholics, Protestants, or various whites of European descent, one thing that united these Americans was a drive to keep their dead apart. At times, they did so for internal preference. At others, it was a function of external prejudice. Invisible and institutional borders built around and into ethnic cemeteries also tell a powerful story of the ways in which Americans have negotiated race, culture, class, national origin, and religious difference in the United States during its formative centuries.

Transnational Crime Fiction
Transnational Crime Fiction

Author: Maarit Piipponen

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 3030534138

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Focusing on contemporary crime narratives from different parts of the world, this collection of essays explores the mobility of crimes, criminals and investigators across social, cultural and national borders. The essays argue that such border crossings reflect on recent sociocultural transformations and geopolitical anxieties to create an image of networked and interconnected societies where crime is not easily contained. The book further analyses crime texts’ wider sociocultural and affective significance by examining the global mobility of the genre itself across cultures, languages and media. Underlining the global reach and mobility of the crime genre, the collection analyses types and representations of mobility in literary and visual crime narratives, inviting comparisons between texts, crimes and mobilities in a geographically diverse context. The collection ultimately understands mobility as an object of study and a critical lens through which transformations in our globalised world can be examined.

Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness
Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness

Author: Arthur Martine

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-05

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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In 'Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness', Arthur Martine delves into the intricacies of social etiquette with a blend of practical advice and insightful commentary. Written in a straightforward and instructive tone, the book covers a wide range of topics including proper behavior in social settings, communication skills, and the importance of courtesy in everyday interactions. Martine's literary style is clear and authoritative, making the book a valuable guide for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of social etiquette in the Victorian era. This book is a reflection of its time, offering a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the period. Arthur Martine's attention to detail and practical approach to etiquette demonstrate his expertise in the subject matter, making this book a must-read for those interested in etiquette and social customs. 'Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness' is a timeless classic that continues to offer valuable insights into the art of politeness and social etiquette.