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Across the Great Divide is a vivid and rollicking account of The Band's journey across three decades. Spanning the history of American rock and boasting a supporting cast that includes Dylan, Janis Joplin, and U2, the book brilliantly captures the raw magic and complex personalities of a group George Harrison called "the best band in the history of the universe." This revised U.S. edition includes a postscript, together with an obituary of Rick Danko and a brand-new interview with Robbie Robertson.
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This revised edition offers a detailed survey of its members.......2006-12-14
George Harrison called The Band 'the best in the history of the universe', and other rock musicians applauded them as well, so it's importantb to note ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE: THE BAND AND AMERICA is essential for any in-depth understanding of the group and it's lasting influence on rock music. This revised edition offers a detailed survey of its members, with the new US edition including a postscript, obituary of Rick Danko, and a new interview with Robbie Robertson, among other features.
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A Classic Book, Revised, Updated and Expanded.......2006-11-14
First written some years ago, this book has long been out of print. Now Hal Leonard has finally issued a new revised and expanded edition. It contains all the information from the original book plus updating the information on the members of the band. This includes an obituary of Rick Danko and a brand-new interview with Robbie Robertson.
With the years that Mr. Hoskyns has put into this book, it is likely to remain the definitive book on 'The Band' and on the early years of rock. The Band pioneered not only music, but many other things. Here were a group of young men that were suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Here was a band that put out two of the most significant albums of our time, and then fell apart.
This book chronicles the interplay between the members of the band that led to their breaking up, it talks about the suicide of Richard Manuel, and of course the life that Rick Danko lived with drugs and pain killers until his fatal heart attack.
This is one of those books that is literally a labor of love by a professional writer of course, but also by a devoted fan.
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Drawing from classic and contemporary scholarship, the 47 readings in this anthology illustrate basic theories, concepts, and findings associated with social inequality in the United States. Many selections feature cutting-edge sociological research, providing students with new concepts and theories that inspire thought-provoking class discussion.
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Not the first book you should read on postmodernism.......2003-08-28
If you've already read about 10 books on postmodernism and you're thirsty for more, this will make a great 11th book. It's not the easiest (try Postmodernism for Beginners) or the most insightful (try McHale's Postmodernist Fiction or Jencks's Post-Modern Architecture).
Huyssen clearly knows his stuff and has some great insights, but he spends a lot of time dwelling on the very dichotomies he claims have become outmoded. For exmple, he writes:
"...my main point about contemporary postmodernism is that it operates in a field of tension between tradition and innovation, conservation and renewal, mass culture and high art, in which the second terms are no longer automatically privileged over the first; a field of tension which can no longer be grasped in categories such as progress vs. reaction, left vs. right, present vs. past, modernism vs. realism, abstraction vs. representation, avantgarde vs. Kitsch. The fact that such dichotomies, which after all are central to the classical accounts of modernism, have broken down is part of the shift I have been trying to describe."
He sure uses a lot of dichotomies to describe the breakdown in the dichotomy system!
FYI: Huyssen is a German professor and relies very heavily on German examples.
If you're really into the topic, it's well worth reading. It's a must for theory junkies and anyone writing a dissertation on postmodernism or doing graduate work in German modernism or postmodernism.
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Double Award Winner.......2000-09-19
This book is the winner of Outstanding Book Awards from the History of Education Society (1998-1999) and American Education Research Association (1999).
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The path of true love never did run smoothly—especially when the sweethearts’ fathers have split their town in half. That’s the problem for Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, son and daughter of two rival chieftains. So the star-crossed lovers call in Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort everything out. Can the trusty trio persuade the village to reunite? Maybe some magic will help.
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What could have been........2007-04-13
Albert Uderzo, Asterix and the Great Divide (Dargaud, 1982)
Another village in Gaul (not that inhabited by our heroes) has elected two chieftains, who have dug a great trench through the center of town, separating it into the left side and the right side, which are at war with one another (except for one house right in the middle, whose inhabitants are, shall we say, not possessed of everything upstairs). Asterix and Co. to the rescue!
This was the first post-Goscinny Asterix adventure, and there has been a great deal of controversy over the years. Personally, I enjoyed it; yes, the politics are a bit closer to the surface than I'd like to see, but Uderzo is flinging brickbats at everyone, at least. Crossing Romeo and Juliet with the Lord of the Rings is wonderfully amusing, as well. Uderzo went back closer to the spirit of the original series after this, but I have to say, this was an interesting glimpse at what could have been. *** ½
Excellent book!.......2002-09-19
This is one of the best Asterix books. In it, Asterix, Obelix, Getafix, and Dogmatix set off to help out another village troubled by a terrible internal division and threatened by the Romans. The reader will be delighted as the heroes of the story work to drive off the Romans, bring the village together, make a romance come true, and teach the villain of the story a good lesson, by Toutatis!
Somewhat dissapointing.......2002-07-30
First published in French in 1980 as `Le Grand Fosse', this album was first published in English in 1981.
Chief Cleverdix sends his son Histrionix to the village by the sea, to call on the aid of Chief Vitalstatistix, to settle a dispute with his rival , Chief Majestix..
Asterix, Obelix and Getafix are as a result sent to the divided village.
This was the first book written by Uderzo alone, and is not one of the best. Much of the humour is recycled from earlier Astérix books, and the attempts at political satire are weak, unlike the superb political satire of `Asterix and Caesar's Gift' for example. Uderzo would later prove that he could however, write, good Asterix comics, with such gems as `Asterix and the Black Gold' and `Asterix and The Magic Carpet'.
I wish I did not have to write this!.......2001-02-16
I love Asterix, I love French and Belgian comics. I grew up reading Tintin and Asterix and Lucky Luke and Spirou and the rest. But this adventure is terrible! Sorry M. Uderzo, I wish it was not so. Everytime I re-read this, I feel like I have read a horror story. Everything is so dark, Codfix is yucky, he is the worst character created. Of course, the death of a genius like Goscinny probably made his old friend very bitter. I give it a two because of the state of the art drawings. I put this one behind all others though. Who said Belgium was bad?
Not their best but still good.......2000-06-06
This book , it must be noted, is one of the later asterix adventures and I would have to say it doesn't hold up to the earlier ones penned by Goscinny (This is written and illustrated by Uderzo). Somehow the plot lacks sharpness. But the rest of the stuff is there: the punch lines and the artwork. If you haven't checked out the earlier ones, it may be better to do that first. Its still a valuable addition to the collection though.
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These days, the hills are alive with the sound of musings about Islam. Publisher's Weekly reported this spring that a spate of new books on the religion are hitting the bookstores, and they're unlike the critical books that came out after September 11; the new tomes assure readers that Islam is a religion of peace. That, as Alvin Schmidt points out Thre Great Divide, is wishful thinking. Muslims are right to point out that the Bible has its parts (such as the book of Joshua) that sound bloodthirsty to modern readers, but the Quran is Joshua all the way through, without its contextualization in the peace-emphasizing prophetic and New Testament books. Professor Schmidt does not hack away at Islam, nor does he attack Christianity because of headlined absues that arise in it. He doesn't hyperventilate about the Abu Ghraibs of Christianity - the misogyny of some church fathers, the bloody entry of the Crusaders into Jerusalem, the pro-slavery rhetoric of some antebellum fire-eaters. Instead, he compares the normal practice of Christianity and Islam. He shows how Christianity grew by the blood of its martyrs, but Islam grew by killing those who opposed it. He compares the view of women in the New Testament and the Quran, showing how Christ's teaching eventually led to the development of complementary roles for men and women but Muhammad's teaching eventually led to the development of complementary roles for men and women but Muhammad's teaching led to subservience. He shows how Christians looked at slavery critically over the centuries and how many fought for its abolition; Islam, though, has no intrinsic anti-slavery position, so it's no surprise that some Islamic countries today still allow it. Christians who understand these specific differences, delineated in Schmidt's book, will strengthen their own faith and be ready to enter into discussions with Muslims without offering either appeasement or shotgun-blast aggression.
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Wake Up Call.......2007-03-14
This book is a must read for every American. We need to be aware of the reality of the Islam belief system as it is being practiced by the radical Muslims today.
Scholarly and well-documented . . . .......2005-09-05
The Great Divide-The Failure of Islam and the Triumph of the West, by Alvin J. Schmidt, a scholarly and well-documented work, is a factual, non-emotional critique of Islam. He contrasts the biographies of Jesus and Muhammad, and the spirit and intent of the Bible vs. the Qur'an. Dr. Schmidt shares pertinent information regarding the treatment of Muslim women, and covers such issues as slavery (which is ongoing in Islam), "charity", the Crusades, Islamic liberty and justice, and church and state. Dr. Schmidt addresses the big question of this century candidly, as to whether or not Islam is a religion of peace, sidestepping the quagmire of political correctness. This is a "must read" for all who want to learn the essential facts of Islam.
Correctly Chronicles Islam.......2005-03-01
Alvin Schmidt's book about the "great divide" between Christianity and Islam is Christians, as well as, secular people need to read. It demonstrates the essential difference between Christianity and Islam; one (Christianity) is a religion founded on love and freedom from bondage, while the other (Islam) seeks to enslave and make others "submit." He opens the book by noticing the fundamental differences between Jesus and Muhammad and their views on such things as marriage, God, heaven.
Chapter two is a perfect, yet quick history lesson that is most relevant for secular people and Christians who insisted on thinking Islam, in its normative state, is a religion of peace. He accurately shows the differences in the growth of the two religions. Initially (first 300 years) Christianity spread through a passive movement relying on a sociological construct based on loving their neighbor and martyrdom. Islam spread immediately by the sword - this is objective historical data, no polemics here.
The other chapters are good, and while I cannot whole heartily endorse all his assertions, when he deals with history he is accurate and when he asserts a particular theological concept or idea, the reader knows the difference. The material and arguments are well laid out and overall, this is an outstanding work that any laymen can read and get an accurate historical understanding of the Islamic religion as it compares to Christianity.
I do need to note, there are muslims who seek a spiritual interpretation of the koran and Islamic history; they do so with either great courage or a congnitive dissonance. But if the West insists on accepting a politically correct Islam, then I hope these Islamic mystics succeed; because the West doesn't heed, it may very well fail.
Sociologist Compares Christianity to Islam.......2005-01-19
Schmidt writes this perspective on Islam from a sociologist's perspective also viewing it somewhat from the viewpoint of history and theology. He convincingly shows that the current view of Islam's history and beliefs compared with Christianity's is somewhat distorted and untrue.
He aspect by aspect shows how today's world is not shown the entire breath of Islam's past and current cultural and theological stance on many societal issues: women, charity, liberty, justice, war and peace, Jesus, the Crusades, science and medicine, law. These are all fascinating and enlightening discussions, and at the least would fester further research and inquiry into interested subject matters with bibliographical materials included for such persual.
If one seeks but a theological comparison of the two, one would be wise to check out the best source I have found: Norman L. Geisler and Abdul Saleeb's "Answering Islam: The Crescent in Light of the Cross."
Finally, the truth is told.......2004-12-08
Schmidt writes what many are afraid to talk about: The truth about Islam. He does an excellent job of comparing Islam and the Koran to Christianity and the Bible. He backs his statements up with facts and provides solid references. This book is going to tick you off- whether you are Conservative or Liberal, Christian or Muslim. The sometimes shocking details provided here will educate you on a variety of issues and take you on a journey through history. This book is a real eye opener. Contrary to what the media would like you to believe, Muhammad was not a nice guy. This should be required reading for not only all Americans, but all infidels (non-Muslims) as well.
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Gloria Hall has gone missing in China, where she went to investigate and expose slave labor conditions. The prison camp she ends up in is a factory for a big American corporation. Marcus Glenwood is a formerly successful corporate lawyer who has retreated to a house on the wrong side of the tracks after an auto accident in which his two small children are killed. Gloria's sacrifice and Marcus's redemption are the larger themes of this moving and engrossing novel of international trade practices and personal salvation.
Marcus agrees to represent Gloria's parents in a legal battle to hold New Horizons, the world's largest manufacturer of sports shoes and athletic gear, accountable for the disappearance of their daughter. But his investigation is hampered from the beginning by his former colleagues, who represent New Horizons, and by powerful lobbyists and associates of the Chinese government, who will not hesitate to use any means possible--including murder--to keep their gruesome practices a secret. With his resources limited to a canny retired judge and the mysterious woman who was Gloria's closest friend, Marcus sets out on a David and Goliath-like battle against a mighty corporation with powerful political backers and corrupt trading partners determined to stop him.
In the wake of increasing political protest against the abuse of workers in third world countries who manufacture goods sold by American companies, the outlines of Bunn's plot are particularly timely. The theme of the burned-out lawyer taking on a mighty corporation and its anything-for-a-win legal minions, however, has been used by many others, most notably John Grisham, for nearly a decade. What makes this novel exceptionally powerful is its deep spiritual core. The scene in which Marcus painfully relives the accident that shattered his world and confronts the loving presence of the only force that can absolve his guilt and heal his soul is remarkable: "There within the church the shadow formed more clearly still, gliding on slippered feet. The shroud it carried wrapped him up so tightly that Marcus felt his hold on the church and the comforting noise slip away until he could scarcely hear anything save the frantic beating of his terrified heart. He sat there, trapped and helpless to do anything save observe the approach of his own eternal night." The secondary characters are as well drawn as the protagonists, and Bunn's writing has moments of real beauty and clarity. While the plot doesn't move as quickly as it might, and the sympathetic judge who presides over the courtroom leaves herself wide open to appellate review, neither detracts from the powerful resonance of this well written novel. --Jane Adams
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"A cracking good thriller." -- Publishers Weekly
"A feast of suspense. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal
When attorney Marcus Glenwood resigns from a prestigious corporate law firm to retreat to a small town in North Carolina and rebuild his life after a devastating personal tragedy, he suddenly finds himself in the biggest and most emotionally difficult case of his career.
Fragile and spiritually wounded, Glenwood is introduced to Alma and Austin Hall, whose daughter Gloria has disappeared in China while investigating the slave-like practices of New Horizons, the world's largest manufacturer of sports shoes and athletic gear. Persuaded by Alma's pleading, and their obvious distress, Marcus accepts the case.
No one, including Marcus himself, can believe how quickly his investigation untangles a web of deceit that stretches from Washington , D.C., to Europe and Asia and back to his own North Carolina backyard. With the power to obstruct, manipulate, intimidate, injure, and eliminate, the giant multinational sports company New Horizons has never lost a case. But they underestimate Marcus Glenwood.
Step by cautious step Glenwood moves forward to uncover the horrifying truth about New Horizons, Gloria Hall, and ultimately himself.
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A great read!.......2006-08-09
I truly loved this book. If you start it, be sure you have time to read, because you won't want to put it down. The characters were complicated and three-dimensional. The plot was interesting and compelling. Although, the ending is a bit predictable, some of characters motivations were not discovered until the end, and this made it "worth the ride." I believed in Marcus and his journey to find peace. I liked that fact that everything wasn't handed to the reader in a neat little package. Thanks T. Davis Bunn for Christian fiction that is believable and well-written.
Great idea spoiled by amateurish writing and plot.......2006-05-18
T. Davis Bunn's basic premise is compelling: an American activist is captured while seeking to expose slave labor conditions in Chinese factories that double as prisons for political undesirables. A brave Southern lawyer bucks enormous odds to try to win her freedom and expose the collusion between an American textile giant and the Chinese slavemasters. I listened to this book on tape and several times I found myself sitting in my car after I'd arrived at my destination wanting to hear what would happen next. My main criticism is Bunn's writing. His descriptions of people, places, and emotions caused me to wince on many occasions. He uses words imprecisely and seems to think that combining several ill-chosen words will more effectively convey his point. Also, the good people in his story are all good and the bad people are all bad, with no gray areas. Last, most of the main characters are seriously depressed, and I saw no gradual transformation through the story that would lead me to believe that their struggles led them to a better life.
Provoked? You should be!.......2005-09-29
I have come to the conclusion that a really good novel is one that unnerves me, provokes me, makes me think.
The Great Divide, is just such a novel. The top line here is: get it and read it because it is entertaining and provoking and I happen to think that everyone needs to be challenged a little if they are really going to be entertained.
So what of the book itself? The pace is indeed more measured in the middle third, but the plot is gripping and the fruits of the authors research can be seen in the richness of the book's environment. And, by the time you are in to the final third it really is a roller coaster down to the finish, with some very satisfying discoveries in the final pages.
It's interesting to note who here has given this a poor review - someone who used to work in China for a US firm who thinks the plot is far fetched, hmmm would I want to risk it if i were the main character in this book? would I want to trust my life and liberty to the Chinese justice system?
Then there is someone who argues about the geography of North Carolina; well I don;t know who is right on geography because I am not from those parts, but lets just call it artistic licence and get on with the story! This is not a book about the layout of one American state, it's bigger than that.
The comparison with Grisham is not unwarranted, and with Davis' work maturing (this book was released on 2000) you can expect to get some real gems.
If you have read this one can I recommend the more recent and equally compelling "The Lazarus Trap".
Thrilling Experience !!!.......2005-06-11
This book is magnificiant. It truly displays strong character, awesome courage and some mind blowing courtroom arguments. Marcus Glenwood is a tired man after the unfortunate accident that destroys his life. Before he can think straight, he is hired to represent a missing girl, Gloria Hall.
Here, though Marcus is not in the best of his minds due to presonal tragedy, he still represents the Halls. Every page leads to new problems in Marcue life. Though, Marcus knew that fighting against a Multinational Giant won't be easy, the arguments presented are very good. There are some excellent arguments presented in the book.
The twist in the story continues till the last page. Marcus has almost given up hope when he strikes the final punch. The book is a great read !!!!!
I couldn't put it down!.......2005-05-06
I loved this book from the very beginning. Usually I can read this size of a book in a day, but this one took me a full week. Every time I tried to skim I ultimately had to go back over and re read the skimmed parts. I loved it! Characters so real that it was better than watching a movie!
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Great Divide Cyclist.......2007-01-15
I rode this trail in the summer of 2006, from Banff to Mexico. I found this book very helpful in planning my daily rides. It briefly described potential camping spots, designated and undesignated, water sources, and trail conditions. To conserve weight while on the trail, I tore out the pages as I completed them.
It is definitely well worth the money to buy for planning and for using on the trail.
This book does not include any info on the Canada portion.
With some help from this book I only needed 40 days to plan everything.
Note: This was my first bicycle tour and I did it solo, self supported.
Cheers!
A Great Book on the Great Divide.......2003-03-28
Michael McCoy's Cycling the Great Divide: From Canada to Mexico on America's Premier Long Distance Mountain Bike Route is an essential item for those who are planning to bicycle or hike all of the Adventure Cycling route.
As McCoy notes in his well-written and informative introduction, this isn't an easy trek. Uneven terrain, adverse weather conditions, and a lack of water and essential services are often the norm.
As I found, having the book on hand better enabled me to plan ahead. For instance, my discovering that the climb over Indiana Pass would be long and difficult prompted me to begin my cycling day early, which in retrospect was fortuitious in that had I dilly-dallied, I would would have been caught in a late-afternoon snow-storm.
One the book's many strengths is that it includes a much-needed daily route synopsis. Though I am directionally challenged, I did not miss a single turn, not even in New Mexico, where many of the roads and trail heads are unmarked.
Sightseeing, points-of-interest, and photos have been included. I was often glad of this -- as I remarked to some onlookers, if McCoy hadn't pointed these things out to me, my trip would have been more of a slog than it was. For instance, if he hadn't mentioned that the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad passes through southern New Mexico, I would have missed it.
The historical information is also a plus in that it will appeal to both tenters and armchair readers. There was many an evening when (because the sun set early) I was glad I had this book on hand.
The material in this book also complements the Adventure Cycling maps. In retrospect, my trip was without incident, in part because I had both on hand.
Good luck figuring out where to go without this book.......2002-12-12
If you are riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, you MUST have this book. This is an awesome route - Mike McCoy and the gang did a great job of researching it. One comment on the writing though -- when he uses the word 'steep', he means 'extremely steep', and when he says 'extremely steep', he means 'don't even try to ride your bike up this with a fully loaded bike'. A 'respectable climb' is really a lung-buster. Just expect everything to be a little harder than he makes it sound, and then you wont feel angry because it is not as easy as he makes it out to be. I think he must have either rode it without being fully loaded, or he is a very strong man! Anyhow, if you ride the Great Divide, you will have fun.. I guarantee it.
A must-have for riding the Great Divide.......2002-01-19
Whether you're planning on riding the whole thing at once or just just doing a section of it, I'd strongly recommend getting this book. My wife and I rode entire length in the summer of 2000, and we carried this book on the outside of our packs in a plastic bag at all times. We referred to it at least once every day. Like in any guide-book, there are a few confusing spots, but on the whole, the author (one of the original trail planners) has done a great job. He not only keeps you on the right path, he also points out various places you should visit, gives some historic perspective, and more. The book will surely make your experience more enjoyable.
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A straw-man argument from start to finish.......2005-08-11
This books was a disappointment, to say the very least, in acting as a rebuttal to recent Evangelical-Mormon discussions on similarities and differences of faith (e.g. "How wide the Divide").
Time will not permit me to discuss the dozens of falsities packed in this small book, but here are a few from Norman Geisler's essay entitled "Scripture."
Gesiler claims that LDS scripture is counterfeit as changes exist between the 1833 Book of Commandments and subsequent printings of the Doctrine and Covenants, and cites Jeremiah 36:28. However, he fraudulently ignores verse 32 of that same chapter, that shows Jeremiah added unto his original writings, supporting, not negating, what Joseph Smith did.
Also, Gesiler caims that Joseph Smith was a false prophet based on a number of passages from writings. However, some come from vitolic 2nd-hand sources ("An Address to all believer's in Christ" by David Whitmer) or are unfulfilled _commandments_, not prophecies, such as D&C 84:3-5 (see D&C 124:48-52)
Also, Geisler on page 12 cites Jeremiah 36:28 to show that no Prophet ever tampered with scripture. However, if he read verse 32, he would realsie that the opposite is true - here Jeremiah added "many like words" to his original writings that had been burned in a fire by the King of Judah.
This work, alsongside all works critical of Mormonism from Harvest House, inclusive of a lot of the works by the individuals involved, are counterfeit representations of Mormon beliefs, and are full of eisegetical interpretations of the Biblical text, alongside LDS scripture, to disprove a straw-man.
Poor Stuff.......2000-05-31
This book really does, as one of the reviewers here notes, represent an all-star cast of anti-Mormons. Its poor quality is all the more striking for that very fact.
Several fundamental problems mar the book. For one thing, its authors consistently offer up the most damning possible version of Latter-day Saint belief -- often in a form that few Mormons, if any, would be willing to accept. Then it compares that caricatured version to the authors' own less-than-obviously-true understanding of the Bible or of Christianity, as if their interpretations were the only ones on the market. Moreover, the authors don't always seem to know much about their subject. (Geisler is a particular disappointment in this regard.)
And, of course, the book's relentlessly antagonistic attitude toward the Latter-day Saints and their faith shouldn't exactly inspire its readers with confidence in the fairness of its approach. But then, lack of fairness probably won't matter to a considerable proportion of the book's audience, who may well get too much pleasure out of seeing the Mormons trashed to worry much about such matters as bias, accuracy, and context.
Good Work, but not Perfect.......1999-04-22
The best chapter in this book is by Francis Beckwith, a philosophy professor who has written an academic monograph on Mormonism as well as a number of academic articles (which means, I presume, that he knows something about Mormonism). Ron Rhodes's chapter is second best, but Geisler and Roberts could use some improvement. I think a project like this is good, but it should be a little more tight. It is written clearly and intended for a wide audience. The book is worth buying just for Beckwith's well-reasoned critique of the Mormon concept of God.
All religion is bunk........1999-03-31
My only complaint: Let's just take it a step further and say "The Counterfeit Religion of Christianity". All of Christiandom (and Islam and Buddhism and every other "other worldly" religion had the same formative processes that created Mormonism, only so long ago no one seems to muster the critical scope to take it on.
No Clue.......1999-03-22
I had to laugh at Ron and Kerry who obviously do not have a clue what the Mormon church teaches. I have not read this book, but until you understand the LDS religion, keep your thoughts to yourself!
Book Description
From Custer and Geronimo to John Wayne and the Marlboro Man, American notions of masculinity have been deeply interwoven with our ideas about the West. But there's more to the relationship between manhood and the frontier than a simple tale of cowboys and Indians, ruggedness and civilization. In Across the Great Divide, some of our leading historians look to both the history of masculinity in the West and to the ways that this experience has been represented in movies, popular music, dimestore novels, and folklore. Ramon Gutierrez (When Jesus Came, the Corn Mothers Went Away) describes the culture of machismo in early New Mexico; Susan Lee Johnson (Roaring Camp) takes on social life in Gold Rush boom towns; and other contributors introduce us to cross-dressing cowboys, cuckolded husbands hell-bent on revenge, and convicted outlaws walking to the gallows, among other characters. Intriguing, provocative, and important, Across the Great Divide makes us rethink easy assumptions about the nature of American masculinity.
Customer Reviews:
Much needed synthesis and new work on topic.......2006-02-03
I've used many of the essays in my own writing and teaching and find them eye-opening and instructive. I highly recommend to those interested in the West, or men and masculinity in American history. Expands existing East-coast centric studies of masculinity, and draws together information scattered throughout other, more-general writings on the West. Well documented, accessible prose will be welcomed by amateur experts and academics alike.
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