Hidden From History
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Hidden From History
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Author : Sheila Rowbotham
language : en
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Release Date : 1976
Hidden From History written by Sheila Rowbotham and has been published by Vintage Books USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with History categories.
Hidden From History
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Author : Martin Bauml Duberman
language : en
Publisher: Plume
Release Date : 1990-11
Hidden From History written by Martin Bauml Duberman and has been published by Plume this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-11 with History categories.
A collection of essays on gay history.
The Secret Chronicles Exploring Conspiracies From History To Modern Times
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Author : Thor Langfeldt
language : en
Publisher: Thor Langfeldt
Release Date : 2024-10-14
The Secret Chronicles Exploring Conspiracies From History To Modern Times written by Thor Langfeldt and has been published by Thor Langfeldt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-14 with Art categories.
Discover the Hidden Narratives That Have Shaped Our World. The Secret Chronicles is a captivating journey through history’s most enduring and influential conspiracy theories. From the clandestine plots of the 16th century to the internet-fueled theories of today, this book unravels the mysteries behind events that have sparked debate, suspicion, and intrigue for centuries. Explore the infamous conspiracies that defined entire eras: Was the Gunpowder Plot truly a Catholic conspiracy, or was it a government scheme? Did Freemasons and the Illuminati secretly influence the revolutions of the 18th century? Did Operation Paperclip really protect Nazi war criminals in exchange for their scientific expertise? From the assassination of JFK to theories surrounding the 9/11 attacks, The Secret Chronicles delves deep into how these narratives emerged, spread, and evolved. With a balanced, neutral perspective, this book critically examines the psychological, political, and cultural factors that fuel conspiracy theories. Complete with timelines, infographics, and fact-checking sidebars, it presents a thorough exploration of the hidden forces many believe to be pulling the strings of world events. For readers fascinated by the unknown, The Secret Chronicles is an essential guide to understanding the complexities and appeal of conspiracy thinking throughout history—and in today’s world of digital misinformation.
Hidden From History
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Author : Sheila Rowbotham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Hidden From History written by Sheila Rowbotham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Women categories.
Hiding From History
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Author : Meili Steele
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2018-05-31
Hiding From History written by Meili Steele and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-31 with Political Science categories.
In Hiding from History, Meili Steele challenges an assumption at the heart of current debates in political, literary, historical, and cultural theory: that it is impossible to reason through history. Steele believes that two influential schools of contemporary thought "hide from history": liberal philosophies of public reason as espoused by such figures as Jürgen Habermas, Martha Nussbaum, and John Rawls and structuralism/poststructuralism as practiced by Judith Butler, Hayden White, and Michel Foucault. For Steele, public reasoning cannot be easily divorced from either the historical imagination in general or the specific legacies that shape, and often haunt, political communities.Steele introduces the concept of public imagination—concepts, images, stories, symbols, and practices of a culture—to show how the imaginative social space that citizens inhabit can be a place for political discourse and debate. Steele engages with a wide range of thinkers and their works, as well as historical events: debates over the display of the Confederate flag in public places; Ralph Ellison's exchange with Hannah Arendt over school desegregation in Little Rock; the controversy surrounding Daniel Goldhagen's book, Hitler's Willing Executioners; and arguments about the concept of a "clash of civilizations" as expressed by Samuel Huntington, Ashis Nandy, Edward Said, and Amartya Sen. Championing history and literature's capacity to articulate the politics of public imagination, Hiding from History boldly outlines new territory for literary and political theory.
Transactions Of The Royal Historical Society
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Author : Ian W. Archer
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-01-16
Transactions Of The Royal Historical Society written by Ian W. Archer and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-16 with History categories.
A collection of major articles representing some of the best historical research by some of the world's most distinguished historians.
Slumming
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Author : Chad Heap
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2008-11-15
Slumming written by Chad Heap and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-15 with Social Science categories.
During Prohibition, “Harlem was the ‘in’ place to go for music and booze,” recalled the African American chanteuse Bricktop. “Every night the limousines pulled up to the corner,” and out spilled affluent whites, looking for a good time, great jazz, and the unmatchable thrill of doing something disreputable. That is the indelible public image of slumming, but as Chad Heap reveals in this fascinating history, the reality is that slumming was far more widespread—and important—than such nostalgia-tinged recollections would lead us to believe. From its appearance as a “fashionable dissipation” centered on the immigrant and working-class districts of 1880s New York through its spread to Chicago and into the 1930s nightspots frequented by lesbians and gay men, Slumming charts the development of this popular pastime, demonstrating how its moralizing origins were soon outstripped by the artistic, racial, and sexual adventuring that typified Jazz-Age America. Vividly recreating the allure of storied neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village and Bronzeville, with their bohemian tearooms, rent parties, and “black and tan” cabarets, Heap plumbs the complicated mix of curiosity and desire that drew respectable white urbanites to venture into previously off-limits locales. And while he doesn’t ignore the role of exploitation and voyeurism in slumming—or the resistance it often provoked—he argues that the relatively uninhibited mingling it promoted across bounds of race and class helped to dramatically recast the racial and sexual landscape of burgeoning U.S. cities. Packed with stories of late-night dance, drink, and sexual exploration—and shot through with a deep understanding of cities and the habits of urban life—Slumming revives an era that is long gone, but whose effects are still felt powerfully today.
Social Theory And Social History
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Author : Donald MacRaild
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-03-14
Social Theory And Social History written by Donald MacRaild and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-14 with History categories.
The expansion of social history that took place in the twentieth century has produced some of the most exciting works in the field of historical studies. As the range of the social historian's concerns has grown, so has the range of methodologies and theoretical approaches they employ. Historians have made greater use of the theoretical insights of social scientists, and boundaries between the disciplines have become blurred as a consequence. Social Theory and Social History: - Covers the major developments within social history - Offers an introduction to the most important social theorists - Discusses the relationship between history and the social sciences - Considers the use of theory in the writing of history - Examines current debates within historiography In this concise introductory guide, Donald M. MacRaild and Avram Taylor explore the complex relationship between social theory and social history, arguing that an awareness of the relation between the two is the key to a deeper understanding of the process of historical change.
City Of Friends
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Author : Simon LeVay
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 1995
City Of Friends written by Simon LeVay and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Social Science categories.
City of Friends offers a practical, intelligent, and well-informed overview of what it means to be gay or lesbian. The authors seek to help gay men and women, as well as their families and friends, to better understand the institutions and communities that make up the most culturally and ethnically diverse minority in America today.Beginning with basic concepts, LeVay and Nonas define the words "homosexual," "gay," "lesbian," and "bisexual" and discuss the various patterns of homosexuality in different cultures around the world. They relate the history of the gay and lesbian community in the United States, and its struggle for equal rights and social acceptance, before tackling the question -- still highly controversial -- of what determines an individual's sexual orientation.City of Friends describes the great diversity within the gay and lesbian community: Life in the "gay ghetto." Old lesbians in rural hideaways. Gay resorts. A "town without men." Gay and lesbian Latinos, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Native Americans -- what it means to be a minority within a minority. Lesbian and gay youth, the elderly, the deaf. Bisexuals and transsexuals. Academics, drag queens, technoqueers, publishers, softball players -- all make their appearance in these pages.LeVay and Nonas continue with a discussion of health issues (especially of the AIDS epidemic and the community's response to it), the law, and gay and lesbian politics. They describe the cultural achievements of lesbians and gay men -- their art, literature, theater, music, and dance. Finally they take a look at the spiritual life of gays and lesbians, both within and outside of organized religion.
Homo Economics
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Author : Amy Gluckman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-11-12
Homo Economics written by Amy Gluckman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-12 with Social Science categories.
Homo Economics is the first honest account of the tense relationship between gay people and the economy. This groundbreaking collection brings together a variety of voices from the worlds of journalism, activism, academia, the arts, and public policy to address issues including the recent economic history of the gay community, the community's response to its changing economic circumstances, and the risks inherent in a narrow definition of liberation.