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Rutger Bregman. Humankind: A Hopeful History, John Bertreaux Jan 2021

Rutger Bregman. Humankind: A Hopeful History, John Bertreaux

Comparative Civilizations Review

Do crises bring out the best or the worst in people? Are humans inclined to be evil, or are they more likely to be good, to do the right thing? Is civilization simply a thin veneer that is easily scratched away? From Church Father St. Augustine (354-430) to French theologian, pastor, and reformer John Calvin (1509-1564), we are depicted, if not as totally depraved and evil, at least, as the bearers of original sin. While perusing Rutger Bregman’s hopeful history, I happened upon a newspaper article announcing an exhibition of drawings and prints of Francisco Goya (1746-1828), at the Metropolitan …


Editor's Note, Joseph Drew, Editor-In-Chief Jan 2021

Editor's Note, Joseph Drew, Editor-In-Chief

Comparative Civilizations Review

It has always seemed somewhat ironic that the International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations has never agreed on the exact definition of the single word arguably most central to its mission: “civilization”.


The Deep Seer And The Four Tests, Ross R. Maxwell Jan 2021

The Deep Seer And The Four Tests, Ross R. Maxwell

Comparative Civilizations Review

At last, he knew his true name. When he was young, he wandered, unsure of himself. He knew he was a generalist — not satisfied with mastering only one thing. He wanted to explore. He wanted to fill in blanks in his mental map of the world. He was good at science, and he understood concepts quickly, but he rarely stuck around long enough to gain real expertise in a field. His curiosity was ravenous, always seeking new realms to explore.


The World System, Regional Systems, And The Limitations Of Historical Urban Population Datasets, Karl E. Ryavec Jan 2021

The World System, Regional Systems, And The Limitations Of Historical Urban Population Datasets, Karl E. Ryavec

Comparative Civilizations Review

This study presents a method for mapping and comparing the regional extents of historical city-based economies at the global scale by integrating the World-Systems Theory of Immanuel Wallerstein with the Regional Systems Theory of G. W. Skinner. The approach taken here focuses on mapping urban cores and their rural peripheries based on available disaggregated urban population estimates for 1741 cities according to six main historical periods from ca. 3700 BCE to 1900 CE. As a result, a spatial history of some regional-scale changes wrought by increasing modes of capitalism in the Modern and Industrial periods may be compared with earlier …


One Book—Two Authors—Whose Ideas?, Leland Conley Barrows Jan 2021

One Book—Two Authors—Whose Ideas?, Leland Conley Barrows

Comparative Civilizations Review

This short essay attempts to answer some questions that came to my mind regarding the authorship and the origin of ideas developed in De la Sénégambie française (Paris: Librairie de Firmin Didot Frères, Fils et Cie., 1855) by Frédéric Carrère and Paul Holle, two notables of mid-nineteenth century Saint-Louis, Senegal. I had been commissioned to prepare an analysis of the attitudes towards Islam of the authors for Christian-Muslim Relations: A Bibliographical History 1500-1900, a multi-volume series of bibliographical studies under preparation by the Department of Theology and Religion of the University of Birmingham in England being published, volume by …


Narratological Functions Through The Female Lens: The Cases Of The All Souls Trilogy And The Winternight Trilogy, Catalina Millán Scheiding Jan 2021

Narratological Functions Through The Female Lens: The Cases Of The All Souls Trilogy And The Winternight Trilogy, Catalina Millán Scheiding

Faculty Works

This paper offers a comparative analysis of two acclaimed fantasy trilogies by women writers, The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden. By focusing on a qualitative analysis of structural narratological functions through the actions of the main characters (hero / villain), the article argues that the hero displays a personal motivation in both trilogies, which results in a larger impact of their mission. The personal motivation appears to be linked to the protection of family and the underlying construction of a unique perception of affection. This motivation modifies the roles and the impact …


Imagining An Asian American Superhero Of North Korean Origin: A Design Fiction, Seo-Young J. Chu Jan 2021

Imagining An Asian American Superhero Of North Korean Origin: A Design Fiction, Seo-Young J. Chu

Publications and Research

My talk, a thought-experimental blend of literary criticism and speculative "design fiction," will introduce you to an Asian American superhero of North Korean origin. In this science-fictional superhero, whom I have tentatively named "구름"/"☁️"/"Ku-reum," Korea's elusive realities coalesce into legible form. More specifically, they become available for narrative experience and relatable to us as an anthropomorphic character, a person with whom we might identify, come face-to-face, sympathize, interact dynamically, and have a conversation. Ku-reum is designed to reflect Korea's complex past and hopes for the future. Existing beyond division systems, Ku-reum uses the non-binary pronouns "one"/"they." Neither "South" nor "North," …


Margaret Atwood’S The Testaments As A Dystopian Fairy Tale, Karla-Claudia Csürös Jan 2021

Margaret Atwood’S The Testaments As A Dystopian Fairy Tale, Karla-Claudia Csürös

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


Back Matter, Douglas Higbee Jan 2021

Back Matter, Douglas Higbee

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


The Oswald Review Of Undergraduate Research And Criticism In The Discipline Of English: Volume 23, 2021, Douglas Higbee Jan 2021

The Oswald Review Of Undergraduate Research And Criticism In The Discipline Of English: Volume 23, 2021, Douglas Higbee

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


Contents, Douglas Higbee Jan 2021

Contents, Douglas Higbee

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


Peace, Love And War: Venus As A Pacifist, Warmonger, And Powerful Woman In Venus And Adonis And The Faerie Queene, Maia J. Janssen Jan 2021

Peace, Love And War: Venus As A Pacifist, Warmonger, And Powerful Woman In Venus And Adonis And The Faerie Queene, Maia J. Janssen

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


Andersen’S Fairy Tales And The Bildungsroman, Joseph Torres Jan 2021

Andersen’S Fairy Tales And The Bildungsroman, Joseph Torres

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


The Path To Piety In Anne Bradstreet’S “Here Follows Some Verses Upon The Burning Of Our House July 10, 1666”, Preston Thompson Jan 2021

The Path To Piety In Anne Bradstreet’S “Here Follows Some Verses Upon The Burning Of Our House July 10, 1666”, Preston Thompson

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


Front Matter, Douglas Higbee Jan 2021

Front Matter, Douglas Higbee

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


The Seduction Novel’S Awakening, Julia Francis Jan 2021

The Seduction Novel’S Awakening, Julia Francis

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


Fracturing The Mirror: Girls Made Of Snow And Glass, Abigael Good Jan 2021

Fracturing The Mirror: Girls Made Of Snow And Glass, Abigael Good

The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English

No abstract provided.


Review: A Faraway Island (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: A Faraway Island (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Courage, Fairness, Family loyalty, Hope, Patience, Resilience, Responsibility


Review: The War That Saved My Life, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: The War That Saved My Life, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Caring, Compassion, Cooperation, Coping, Courage, Determination, Endurance, Fairness, Fear, Greed, Hope, Ingenuity, Kindness, Maturity, Perseverance, Resilience, Resolve, Responsibility, Self-respect, Selflessness, Spunk, Strength, Survival (Emotional), Trustworthiness


Review: Three Times Lucky, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Three Times Lucky, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Caring, Confidence, Coping, Courage, Determination, Devotion, Diligence, Duty, Family love, Family loyalty, Greed, Hope, Humor, Kindness, Love, Manners, Neighborliness, Spunk, Trust, Trustworthiness, Work ethic


Review: What Elephants Know, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: What Elephants Know, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Appreciation of nature, Courage, Cunning, Determination, Family love, Initiative, Knowledge, Loyalty, Resolve, Self-acceptance


Review: Worth, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Worth, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Community, Competition, Cooperation, Coping, Courage, Dependability, Duty, Encouragement, Ethnic pride, Family love, Friendship, Gratitude, Hope, Initiative, Jealousy, Knowledge, Leadership, Maturity, Neighborliness, Obedience, Patience, Resolve, Respect, Self-respect, Sharing, Spunk, Survival (Physical), Trustworthiness, Work ethic


Review: Frindle (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Frindle (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Humor, Ingenuity, Leadership, Respect


Review: Emily Climbs (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Emily Climbs (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Creativity, Friendship, Independence, Inspiration, Hope, Perseverance


Review: Isle Of Swords (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Isle Of Swords (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Compassion, Courage, Loyalty, Respect


Review: A River Of Words: The Story Of William Carlos Williams (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: A River Of Words: The Story Of William Carlos Williams (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Ambition, Caring, Compassion, Craftsmanship, Creativity, Dedication, Determination, Diligence, Discernment, Diversity, Duty, Flexibility, Friendliness, Hope, Imagination, initiative, Inspiration, Kindness, Originality, Patience, Perseverance, Resolve, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Steadfastness, Work ethic


Review: Little Britches: Father And I Were Ranchers (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Little Britches: Father And I Were Ranchers (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Coping, Courage, Family love, Honesty, Ingenuity, Knowledge, Perseverance, Resilience, Responsibility, Strength, Survival, Work ethic


Review: Out Of The Dust (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Out Of The Dust (Revised), Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Caring, Coping, Courage, Determination, Dignity, Endurance, Family love, Forgiveness, Hope, Persistence, Resilience, Resolve, Responsibility, Steadfastness, Strength, Survival, Trustworthiness, Work ethic


Review: Listening For Lions, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: Listening For Lions, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Ambition, Appreciation of Nature, Boldness, Caring, Compassion, Community, Coping, Courage, Determination, Devotion, Dignity, Discipline, Diversity, Endurance, Faith, Family love, Giving, Green Honesty, Hope, Initiative, Inspiration, Love, Perseverance, Pride, Resolve, Respect, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Spunk, Strength, Survival (Physical), Trustworthiness, Unselfishness, Wisdom, Work ethic


Review: My Father’S Words, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong Jan 2021

Review: My Father’S Words, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Ages 10-12

CHARACTER THEMES: Caring, Coping, Inspiration, Kindness, Sharing, Wisdom