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Groundings Volume Two, Issue Two
Groundings Volume Two, Issue Two
Groundings
This is the full issue of Groundings Vol. 2, Iss. 2. It includes a wrap of both the 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium and the 3rd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series; a piece by Jesus Chucho Garcia that honors the late Norman Girvan; the official Save the Date for the 13th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium; information on the republication of The Groundings with My Brothers; a photo-narrative by Julian Plowden on the student protests at the Atlanta CNN Center; we then have 3 pieces surrounding the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry by Wazir Mohamed, Anne Braithwaite, and Rohit Kanhai, …
The Liberal As An Enemy Of Queer Justice, Craig Schamel
The Liberal As An Enemy Of Queer Justice, Craig Schamel
Catalyst: A Social Justice Forum
Abstract
Liberalism as a historical mode of the political is the context in which the movement and ensuing struggle for queer justice emerged in most Western countries. The terminology, practices, tendencies, beliefs, ethics, laws, and patterns of political and social life which have been determined by this mode of the political, it is argued, are inimical to queer justice and render its achievement impossible. Liberalism as a mode of the political is approached from below, from knowledge gained in practical experience in queer groups which considered themselves revolutionary at least to some degree, and from the effects on such groups …
Muzzles And Mixed Messages: Issues Between Science And The Federal Government In Canada’S Past And Present, Katherine Richter
Muzzles And Mixed Messages: Issues Between Science And The Federal Government In Canada’S Past And Present, Katherine Richter
The Great Lakes Journal of Undergraduate History
This paper will examine the historical relationship between the federal government of Canada and the scientists it has employed over the past few decades. It will compare science policy and practices from leaders such as Diefenbaker and Trudeau to the policies currently followed by Stephen Harper's government. It will then ask what might be achieved by following those policies, despite the criticism received by the science community. The paper will ultimately argue that the federal government and scientists have often had a contentious relationship, and the policies the Conservative government is currently implementing are not new. It will also argue …
Review Of Developing Quantitative Literacy Skills In History And The Social Sciences: A Web-Based Common Core Approach By Kathleen W. Craver, Victor J. Ricchezza, H L. Vacher
Review Of Developing Quantitative Literacy Skills In History And The Social Sciences: A Web-Based Common Core Approach By Kathleen W. Craver, Victor J. Ricchezza, H L. Vacher
Numeracy
Kathleen W. Craver. Developing Quantitative Literacy Skills in History and Social Sciences: A Web-Based Common Core Standards Approach (Lantham MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., 2014). 191 pp.
ISBN 978-1-4758-1050-9 (cloth); ISBN …-1051-6 (pbk); ISBN…-1052-3 (electronic).
This book could be a breakthrough for teachers in the trenches who are interested in or need to know about quantitative literacy (QL). It is a resource providing 85 topical pieces, averaging 1.5 pages, in which a featured Web site is presented, described, and accompanied by 2-4 critical-thinking questions purposefully drawing on data from the Web site. The featured Web sites range from …
Rodney Papers At Auc Robert W. Woodruff Library
How Europe Underdeveloped African At 40, Michael O. West
How Europe Underdeveloped African At 40, Michael O. West
Groundings
Michael O. West digests the impact of How Europe Underdeveloped Africa 40 years after its publication. He brings to the front the atmosphere that Rodney endured leading up to the publication of his seminal work.
Memorable Moments
Groundings
We highlight some of the memorable moments of that members of the Foundation have experienced since the last issue.
Announcement Of The Walter Rodney Press
Announcement Of The Walter Rodney Press
Groundings
Introduction to and announcement of The Walter Rodney Press, which recently republished The Groundings with My Brothers.
Advertisement For The 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium
Advertisement For The 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium
Groundings
The poster for the 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium to be held March 20th and 21st, 2015.
Notes On Ayotzinapa, Boca Floja
Notes On Ayotzinapa, Boca Floja
Groundings
Scholar and hip hop artist, Bocafloja, relates the current state of Mexico, specifically what has happened in Ayotzinapa.
2nd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series (2014)
2nd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series (2014)
Groundings
We take a look at the semester-long project to bring together intellectuals from all backgrounds and educations. Included: A brief synopsis of the Series and a photo narrative
11th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium Wrap Up
11th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium Wrap Up
Groundings
We take a look at the monumental occasion that was the 11th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium, held on March 21st and 22nd. Included: A brief synopsis of events and a photo narrative.
Cover And Table Of Contents
Groundings
This is the Cover and Table of Contents for Groundings Vol. 2, Iss. 1
Groundings Volume Two, Issue One
Groundings Volume Two, Issue One
Groundings
This is the full isee of Groundings Vol. 2, Iss. 1.