Author : Anthony Slide
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 38,88 MB
Release : 2004-09-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813123288
"American Racist makes significant contributions to the understanding of both southern history and the medium of film and its influence on American culture."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Thomas Homer-Dixon
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 13,54 MB
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0307363171
Calling on history, cutting-edge research, complexity science and even The Lord of the Rings, renowned thought leader Thomas Homer-Dixon lays out the tools we can command to rescue a world on the brink. For three decades, Thomas Homer-Dixon, author of The Ingenuity Gap and The Upside of Down, has examined the threats to our future security—predicting a deteriorating global environment, extreme economic stresses, mass migrations, social instability and wide political violence if humankind continued on its current course. He was called The Doom Meister, but we now see how prescient he was. Today, just about everything we've known and relied on (our natural environment, economy, societies, cultures and institutions) is changing dramatically—too often for the worse. Without radical new approaches, our planet will become unrecognizable as well as poorer, more violent and more authoritarian. In his latest work (dedicated to his young children), he calls on his extraordinary knowledge of complexity science, of how societies work and can evolve, and of our capacity to handle threats, to show that we can shift human civilization onto a decisively new path if we mobilize our minds, spirits, imaginations and collective values. Commanding Hope marshals a fascinating, accessible argument for reinvigorating our cognitive strengths and belief systems to affect urgent systemic change, strengthen our economies and cultures, and renew our hope in a positive future for everyone on Earth.
Author : Thomas Dixon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,41 MB
Release : 2003-06-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 113943697X
Today there is a thriving 'emotions industry' to which philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists are contributing. Yet until two centuries ago 'the emotions' did not exist. In this path-breaking study Thomas Dixon shows how, during the nineteenth century, the emotions came into being as a distinct psychological category, replacing existing categories such as appetites, passions, sentiments and affections. By examining medieval and eighteenth-century theological psychologies and placing Charles Darwin and William James within a broader and more complex nineteenth-century setting, Thomas Dixon argues that this domination by one single descriptive category is not healthy. Overinclusivity of 'the emotions' hampers attempts to argue with any subtlety about the enormous range of mental states and stances of which humans are capable. This book is an important contribution to the debate about emotion and rationality which has preoccupied western thinkers throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and has implications for contemporary debates.
Author : Jr. Thomas Dixon
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 23,95 MB
Release : 2024-04-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Prepare to journey into a controversial and tumultuous period of American history with Jr. Thomas Dixon's "The Clansman: An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan." Delve into the heart of the Reconstruction era as Dixon weaves a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and racial conflict. Follow the intertwined fates of two families against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, as they grapple with the profound social and political changes sweeping across the South. Through vivid prose and rich historical detail, Dixon paints a vivid portrait of a society torn apart by violence and prejudice. Explore the themes and motifs that permeate Dixon's narrative, from the struggle for power and dominance to the enduring legacy of slavery and segregation. His portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan and its role in shaping the course of history offers a provocative and sometimes unsettling glimpse into a dark chapter of American history. Embark on a comprehensive character analysis as Dixon brings to life a cast of complex and conflicted individuals, each grappling with their own moral dilemmas and personal demons. From the fiery rhetoric of the Klan leader to the quiet courage of those who resist its tyranny, Dixon's characters resonate with depth and authenticity. The overall tone of "The Clansman" is one of tension and suspense, as Dixon explores the volatile dynamics of race, class, and power in the aftermath of the Civil War. His narrative is both provocative and thought-provoking, challenging readers to confront the legacy of slavery and its enduring impact on American society. Since its publication, "The Clansman" has been the subject of intense controversy and debate, with critics condemning its glorification of racism and violence, while others defend it as a work of historical fiction. Regardless of where one stands on the issue, Dixon's novel remains a compelling and provocative exploration of one of the darkest periods in American history. As you immerse yourself in Dixon's narrative, you'll find yourself drawn into a world of passion, intrigue, and moral ambiguity. His vivid storytelling and evocative prose make "The Clansman" a gripping read that will leave a lasting impression on readers long after the final page is turned. Don't miss your chance to explore the complexities of race and power in post-Civil War America with Jr. Thomas Dixon's "The Clansman." Whether you're drawn to its historical significance or its controversial themes, this provocative novel is sure to spark conversation and inspire reflection on the enduring legacy of slavery and segregation in America.
Author : Thomas Dixon
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 41,57 MB
Release : 2008-07-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0199295514
The debate between science and religion is never out of the news: emotions run high, fuelled by polemical bestsellers like The God Delusion and, at the other end of the spectrum, high-profile campaigns to teach "Intelligent Design" in schools. Yet there is much more to the debate than the clash of these extremes. As Thomas Dixon shows in this balanced and thought-provoking introduction, a whole range of views, subtle arguments, and fascinating perspectives can be found on this complex and centuries-old subject. He explores the key philosophical questions that underlie the debate, but also highlights the social, political, and ethical contexts that have made the tensions between science and religion such a fraught and interesting topic in the modern world. Dixon emphasizes how the modern conflict between evolution and creationism is quintessentially an American phenomenon, arising from the culture and history of the United States, as exemplified through the ongoing debates about how to interpret the First-Amendment's separation of church and state. Along the way, he examines landmark historical episodes such as the Galileo affair, Charles Darwin's own religious and scientific odyssey, the Scopes "Monkey Trial" in Tennessee in 1925, and the Dover Area School Board case of 2005, and includes perspectives from non-Christian religions and examples from across the physical, biological, and social sciences. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
Author : Michele K. Gillespie
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 24,2 MB
Release : 2009-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0807136638
Thomas Dixon, Jr. is best remembered as the author of the racist novels that served as the basis for D. W. Griffith's controversial 1915 classic film The Birth of a Nation. He also enjoyed great renown during his lifetime as a minister, lecturer, lawyer, and actor. In Thomas Dixon Jr. and the Birth of Modern America, distinguished scholars of religion, film, literature, music history and gender studies offer a provocative examination of Dixon's ideas, personal life and career and, in the process, illuminate the evolution of white racist ideas in the early twentieth century, and their legacy.
Author : Thomas Dixon
Publisher :
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 34,61 MB
Release : 1903
Category : African Americans
ISBN :
Author : Thomas Dixon
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 49,44 MB
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0191663565
There is a persistent myth about the British: that we are a nation of stoics, with stiff upper lips, repressed emotions, and inactive lachrymal glands. Weeping Britannia - the first history of crying in Britain - comprehensively debunks this myth. Far from being a persistent element in the 'national character', the notion of the British stiff upper lip was in fact the product of a relatively brief and militaristic period of our past, from about 1870 to 1945. In earlier times we were a nation of proficient, sometimes virtuosic moral weepers. To illustrate this perhaps surprising fact, Thomas Dixon charts six centuries of weeping Britons, and theories about them, from the medieval mystic Margery Kempe in the early fifteenth century, to Paul Gascoigne's famous tears in the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup. In between, the book includes the tears of some of the most influential figures in British history, from Oliver Cromwell to Margaret Thatcher (not forgetting George III, Queen Victoria, Charles Darwin, and Winston Churchill along the way). But the history of weeping in Britain is not simply one of famous tear-stained individuals. These tearful micro-histories all contribute to a bigger picture of changing emotional ideas and styles over the centuries, touching on many other fascinating areas of our history. For instance, the book also investigates the histories of painting, literature, theatre, music and the cinema to discover how and why people have been moved to tears by the arts, from the sentimental paintings and novels of the eighteenth century and the romantic music of the nineteenth, to Hollywood weepies, expressionist art, and pop music in the twentieth century. Weeping Britannia is simultaneously a museum of tears and a philosophical handbook, using history to shed new light on the changing nature of Britishness over time, as well as the ever-shifting ways in which we express and understand our emotional lives. The story that emerges is one in which a previously rich religious and cultural history of producing and interpreting tears was almost completely erased by the rise of a stoical and repressed British empire in the late nineteenth century. Those forgotten philosophies of tears and feeling can now be rediscovered. In the process, readers might perhaps come to view their own tears in a different light, as something more than mere emotional incontinence.
Author : Thomas Dixon
Publisher :
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 39,74 MB
Release : 1911
Category : American fiction
ISBN :
Author : Thomas F. Homer-Dixon
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 39,60 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1400822998
The Earth's human population is expected to pass eight billion by the year 2025, while rapid growth in the global economy will spur ever increasing demands for natural resources. The world will consequently face growing scarcities of such vital renewable resources as cropland, fresh water, and forests. Thomas Homer-Dixon argues in this sobering book that these environmental scarcities will have profound social consequences--contributing to insurrections, ethnic clashes, urban unrest, and other forms of civil violence, especially in the developing world. Homer-Dixon synthesizes work from a wide range of international research projects to develop a detailed model of the sources of environmental scarcity. He refers to water shortages in China, population growth in sub-Saharan Africa, and land distribution in Mexico, for example, to show that scarcities stem from the degradation and depletion of renewable resources, the increased demand for these resources, and/or their unequal distribution. He shows that these scarcities can lead to deepened poverty, large-scale migrations, sharpened social cleavages, and weakened institutions. And he describes the kinds of violence that can result from these social effects, arguing that conflicts in Chiapas, Mexico and ongoing turmoil in many African and Asian countries, for instance, are already partly a consequence of scarcity. Homer-Dixon is careful to point out that the effects of environmental scarcity are indirect and act in combination with other social, political, and economic stresses. He also acknowledges that human ingenuity can reduce the likelihood of conflict, particularly in countries with efficient markets, capable states, and an educated populace. But he argues that the violent consequences of scarcity should not be underestimated--especially when about half the world's population depends directly on local renewables for their day-to-day well-being. In the next decades, he writes, growing scarcities will affect billions of people with unprecedented severity and at an unparalleled scale and pace. Clearly written and forcefully argued, this book will become the standard work on the complex relationship between environmental scarcities and human violence.
