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Pages: 221, Hardcover, Clear Light Pub

Hippocrates' Latin American Legacy: Humoral Medicine in the New World (Theory and Practice in Medical Anthropology and International Health, Vol 1)

Individuals like Charles Whittlesey of the Lost Battalion and Father Duffy of the Fighting 69th became famous for surviving against impossible odds. Pilots like Victor Chapman and Quentin Roosevelt and ambulance drivers like Richard Hall made the supreme sacrifice. Monuments and dedications to World War I veterans surround Americans today as a tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Centered on his intriguing synthesis of the American republic's architectural and democratic traditions, Allan Greenberg's essay moves across geography and through history as the renowned architect and scholar makes the case that America's architectural tradition and political ideals are deeply connected. At the core of the American democratic architectural tradition is the modest, single-family house, which gave rise to the statehouse, the courthouse, the firehouse, the schoolhouse, the jailhouse...

Many studies have considered the Bible’s relationship to politics, but almost all have ignored the heart of its narrative and theology: the covenant. In this book, Glenn Moots explores the political meaning of covenants past and present by focusing on the theory and application of covenantal politics from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries. Moots demands that we revisit political theology because it served as the most important school of politics in early modern Europe and America. He...

Publisher: University of Chicago Press Publisher Year: 1990 Edition: First Edition, Second Printing Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: Binding: Soft Cover Publish Place: Chicago, Illinois Notes: 343 pages.

Throughout the history of American democracy, the United States has continuously pursued the “Blessings of Liberty” acknowledged in the Preamble to the Constitution. The First Amendment question related to public policy underscores critical religious freedoms of chaplains, public servants, and private citizens. Students will connect with a Supreme Court decision described in “Bridget’s Story.” Members of Congress express their convictions of public faith on Capitol Hill. In addition, “Remarks by...

Square, tight binding. Clean and bright pages. Wraps have light handling wear. ; Contents: Branigin, "Robert Owen's New Harmony: An American Heritage"; Wells, "Introduction to Premiere of Documentary Film 'New Harmony: An Example and a Beacon'"; Harrison, "Robert Owen's Quest for the New Moral World in America"; Clouse, "Robert Owen and the Millennialist Tradition"; Curti, "Robert Owen in American Thought"; Ginsberg, "Robert Owen and Philosophy"; panel discussion; list of Owen community descendants...

With the advent of diminished locomotive production due to World War II demands and restrictions, many western railroads were hungry for top performing and even more powerful steamers. A number of railroads believed the most suitable of these was the articulated Challenger. A behemoth of its day, it boasted enough horsepower to haul both freight and passengers in excess of 80 miles per hour, with all the efficiency and torque required to run up steep, mountainous grades. The Challenger was an incredible...

The first African American fraternities and sororities were established at the turn of the twentieth century to encourage leadership, racial pride, and academic excellence among black college students confronting the legacy of slavery and the indignities of Jim Crow segregation. Among their ranks are legendary artists, politicians, theologians, inventors, intellectuals, educators, civil rights leaders, and athletes. Offering a comprehensive overview of the historical, cultural, political, and social...

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An American Adventure: The Living Legacy of Jimmy Gentry traces the life of 82 year old Jimmy Gentry from his Depression-era boyhood in historic Franklin, TN, to his military service in WWII, to his life-altering experience as one of the first liberating soldiers through the gates at the infamous Dachau concentration camp, to his over 50 years as a renowned football coach.

American Indian pottery is part of an age-old tradition, reflecting a heritage of powerful social, religious, and material values. Traditionally a women's art, modern American Indian women use it even now to express themselves through new and original designs. This book explores the history of American Indian pottery, the materials and methods of its construction, and the evolution of its eloquent forms and ornamentation.