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A broad scope for such a slim volume. Professor Demos does an excellent job of putting witch hunts in their historical contexts.
Two minor quibbles: italics seem to be overused, and, based on recent political rhetoric, I would scarcely say that the "Red" bogeyman has been put to rest.
This is a thorough, relatively current overview of evolution. Not a lot of time is spent arguing against creationists, but references to sources that do that are given. The general reader will want to have a scientific dictionary (other than the book's glossary) close at hand, as no punches are pulled with the technical vocabulary.
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Cultural Amnesia is a richly rewarding book, but there are a couple of hints for the reader which should be passed along.
First of all, do not try to read this book all-at-once, or straight through. There is far too much here to take in en masse. You will want to go deliberately, to be able to digest what you read.
Second, have pencil and paper at hand while you read it. You will, I promise, want to make notes for further reading--authors you've never heard of, or whom you've forgotten, or whom you didn't know might be worth reading. The best way to read this book is to take it as the author's suggested starting point for further exploration.
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You will come away angry after reading this book. Yes, justice is done in the end, but at what price? Coyote Warrior reminds us that the "Indian Wars" did not stop when the guns were silenced. The battle just shifted its venue.
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The Enemy Within: 2,000 Years of Witch-Hunting in the Western World by John Demos
Randy, November 15, 2008
A broad scope for such a slim volume. Professor Demos does an excellent job of putting witch hunts in their historical contexts.Two minor quibbles: italics seem to be overused, and, based on recent political rhetoric, I would scarcely say that the "Red" bogeyman has been put to rest.
What Evolution Is (Science Masters Series) by Ernst Mayr
Randy, November 12, 2008
This is a thorough, relatively current overview of evolution. Not a lot of time is spent arguing against creationists, but references to sources that do that are given. The general reader will want to have a scientific dictionary (other than the book's glossary) close at hand, as no punches are pulled with the technical vocabulary.(1 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Cultural Amnesia: Necessary Memories from History and the Arts by Clive James
Randy, January 24, 2008
Cultural Amnesia is a richly rewarding book, but there are a couple of hints for the reader which should be passed along.First of all, do not try to read this book all-at-once, or straight through. There is far too much here to take in en masse. You will want to go deliberately, to be able to digest what you read.
Second, have pencil and paper at hand while you read it. You will, I promise, want to make notes for further reading--authors you've never heard of, or whom you've forgotten, or whom you didn't know might be worth reading. The best way to read this book is to take it as the author's suggested starting point for further exploration.
(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Coyote Warrior: One Man, Three Tribes, and the Trial That Forged a Nation by Paul Vandevelder
Randy, August 20, 2007
You will come away angry after reading this book. Yes, justice is done in the end, but at what price? Coyote Warrior reminds us that the "Indian Wars" did not stop when the guns were silenced. The battle just shifted its venue.(3 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)