Search Results for 'Barbara A. Purdy'

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Higher Education and the Civil Rights Movement: White Supremacy, Black Southerners, and College Campuses

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<i>Ulysses</i> in Critical Perspective

In this survey of foundational theory on James Joyce's&nbsp;<em>Ulysses</em>, seasoned Joyceans introduce the methodologies that have made significant contributions to understanding the novel.

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Black Power in Dixie: A Political History of African Americans in Atlanta

Atlanta stands out among southern cities for many reasons, not least of which is the role African Americans have played in local politics. Black Power in Dixie offers the first comprehensive study of black politics in the city.

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Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands: A Legacy of Human Occupation

The Gal&aacute;pagos Islands are one of the world&rsquo;s premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. This volume reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transformed its landscape.

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<I>Within the Walls</I> and <I>What Do I Love?</I>

This volume presents two rare works by the American modernist H.D.: <em>Within the Walls</em>, a collection of fourteen short stories, and <em>What Do I Love?</em>, a set of three long poems.

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50 Great Walks in Florida

Explore Florida's history, culture, and national wonders on these fascinating, manageable walks that will appeal to tourists in search of the real Florida and residents who want to become better acquainted with their state. With 58 b&amp;w photos and 6 maps.

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They Dared to Dream: Florida Women Who Shaped History

The untold stories of Florida&rsquo;s most extraordinary women.

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The 57 Club: My Four Decades in Florida Politics

An inside look into the sausage-making process of Florida politics

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Italo Calvino: A Journey toward Postmodernism

In this introduction to the work of Italo Calvino, the author, a friend of Calvino's, traces his development as of one of the first and most defining of the postmodernists. Examines his ties to authors Beckett, Borges, Kafka, Conrad, and Twain.

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The Life and Lies of Paul Crouch: Communist, Opportunist, Cold War Snitch

How, and why, one individual--once known as the most dangerous man in America--could become a loyal foot soldier on both sides of the Cold War ideological divide is the subject of this fascinating, incisive biography.