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Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Hero, Michael David Bonifonte

Scott T. Allison

This chapter seeks to explore Edgar Allan Poe’s heroism, incorporating many of the ideas from recent heroism science to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was not just a gifted yet impoverished writer, he was a bona fide Richmond hero.

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Virginia E. Randolph: A Hero Of African American Schooling In Virginia, Declan J. Horrigan

Scott T. Allison

Virginia Randolph went to extraordinary measures throughout her life to give

the gift of education to as many people as she could. Throughout her life she

remained fiercely committed to her goal of making school available to everyone,

especially for African-American children of her time.

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Patrick Henry: The Revolutionary Hero, Bailey A. Gillespy

Scott T. Allison

This chapter explores several factors that drove Patrick Henry towards heroism,

examines what kind of hero he was, and addresses how his heroic action

impacted America. I will discuss the various steps of Henry’s heroic journey

using Christopher Vogler’s (2007) twelve step model, based on Joseph

Campbell’s (1949) hero’s monomyth. I will identify the attributes that enabled

Henry to achieve heroic status, drawing from Allison and Goethals’ (2011)

conceptualization of the great eight traits of heroes, and I will examine the

events of his life that led to the acquisition of these traits. I will examine how

Henry’s self-transformation and …

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May Keller: The Hero Who Defied All Odds, Aliya J. Sultan

Scott T. Allison

In this chapter, I will explore Keller’s heroic traits and examine what factors

specifically make her a Richmond hero. I will describe the stages of Keller’s

heroic journey and discuss Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, which includes

three major events: departure, initiation, and return. From there I will look at

how Keller exhibited the great eight heroic traits from Allison and Goethals’

(2011) list of eight qualities that every hero possesses. I will also discuss how

Keller’s leadership affected her social identity and why her gender had an

influence on her leadership as well. I will also describe the nature of Keller’s …

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John Marshall: The Supreme Hero Of Justice, Emmalyn G. Dressel

Scott T. Allison

The goal in this chapter is to uncover the true story of John Marshall by

focusing on his life story and dispositional characteristics that gave rise to

his heroism. This analysis will begin with a description of his heroic journey,

focusing on his childhood and on those who played a central role in his heroic

formation. Crucial points that led to his transformation of self and society

will also be described, highlighting the important characteristics prevalent

in his heroic transformations. Our analysis will then turn to a description his

avowed purpose in life, also showing how his sense of meaning …

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Lawrence Douglas Wilder: The Black Pioneer, Janell M. Spigner

Scott T. Allison

This chapter seeks to unlock the intriguing complexity of Wilder’s heroism

and strives to give Wilder’s heroism the methodical reveling it deserves.

Specifically, the chapter will begin by exploring Wilder’s heroism through

the metaphorical lens of Joseph Campbell’s hero monomyth. Following that

exploration will be an analytical look at the qualities Wilder possesses that

place him among the pantheon of heroes. Then I will delve into the major

transformations that Wilder underwent internally, and how he also use his

transformations to transform others. Finally, the chapter will look at the lasting

imprint that Wilder is still in the process of …

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Mary Sue Terry: The Hero Who Defied The Double Bind, Thomas J. Villani

Scott T. Allison

This chapter focuses on Mary Sue Terry’s heroism. Specifically, the goal of this chapter is to

demonstrate how Terry’s life followed Joseph Campbell’s classic monomyth

of the hero, how she underwent important personal transformations, how

she transformed others in meaningful ways, what type of hero she was, and

what heroic traits she displayed. From this analysis, the unmistakable conclusion

that one can reach is that Mary Sue Terry is one of the most inspiring

Richmond heroes in the city’s history.

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Mary Elizabeth Bowser: The Humble Hero, Morgan E. Caron

Scott T. Allison

In this chapter, I will detail the heroic life of Mary Elizabeth Bowser. In doing

so, I will describe her life story and note the many ways that it parallels the

hero's journey as described by comparative mythologist Joseph Campbell

(1949). I will also discuss the central characteristics of Bowser that correspond

to the traits of a hero. Moreover, my goal is to delve into her heroic transformation,

noting the sources of her transformation and the many people who

helped her grow and evolve in significant ways. Finally, I will apply several

other theories and principles of heroism science with …

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Ish: How To Write Poemish (Research) Poetry, Maria K. Lahman Ph.D., Veronica M. Richard Ph.D., Eric D. Teman J.D., Ph.D.

Eric D Teman, J.D., Ph.D.

Discussion has occurred around what constitutes quality research poetry, with some direction on how a researcher, who is a novice poet, might go about writing good enough research poetry. In an effort to increase the existing conversation, the authors review research poetry literature and ideas from art poets on how to read, write, and revise poetry. The authors interrupt the prose text throughout with poetic interludes and quotes from poets. The conversation is framed by the conception of ish and poemish which is drawn directly from Reynolds’s powerful book ish. Poemish representations may be said to be research representations characterized …

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Unsung Heroes Of Richmond: The Extraordinary Feats Of Gilbert Hunt, Elizabeth Van Lew, And Sally Tompkins, Mikaela R. Rosen

Scott T. Allison

This chapter will investigate

the lives of three important citizens of Richmond, Virginia, who have made

important contributions to humanity. First, important definitions and theories

of heroism will be provided. Then the chapter will classify and discuss

the heroism of Richmond’s own Gilbert Hunt, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Sally

Tompkins. The chapter concludes by discussing possible explanations as to

why these three heroes have remained largely unknown.

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E. Claiborne And Lora Robins: The Convergence Of Two Selfless Heroes, Lauren J. Weingarten

Scott T. Allison

By coupling personal histories with theories of heroism, this chapter offers

an analysis of how E. Claiborne Robins and Lora Robins inspired each other

to become heroes, how they saved the University of Richmond with their

supremely generous gift, and how they continued to lead a life of purpose

thereafter.

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Saving A University On The Brink: The Heroism Of E. Claiborne And Lora Robins, Lauren J. Weingarten

Scott T. Allison

This article describes the heroic efforts of E. Claiborne and Lora Robins in saving the University of Richmond from the brink of bankruptcy. These two heroes' personal transformations will in part be explained by drawing upon

Allison and Goethals’ (2011) great eight traits of a hero, as well as the need for

a hero to discover his or her missing inner quality. Just how the Robins transformed

the community at the University of Richmond will then be discussed,

taking into account their family’s more recent history of generosity and the

Robins’ image as role models.

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Miscellaneous Reviews Of Book Chapters By Barbara Johnstone In Edited Volumes., Barbara Johnstone

Barbara Johnstone

Miscellaneous reviews of book chapters by Barbara Johnstone in edited volumes.

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Controversial Heroism: Media Martyrdom And The Inspiration Of Kanye West, Matthew B. Vandini

Scott T. Allison

This chapter explores this dichotomy of

heroism and villainy that has surrounded Kanye West during his entire career. This essay

seeks to understand perceptions of Kanye as representing both the best

and the worst of human nature.

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Teaching About Graffiti And Street Art To Undergraduate Students At U.S. Universities: Confronting Challenges And Seizing Opportunities, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D., John F. Lennon

Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

No abstract provided.

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Syllabus Cpo 3103 (Rvbb): Politics Of Western Europe (Summer B 2018)

Dr. Lukas K. Danner

No abstract provided.

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The Dark Side Of Creative Tourism: A Philosophical Dialogue With Culture, Babu P. George

Babu George

This manuscript interrogates the epistemological limitations of creative tourism, which is framed technically within “cultural tourism”. Discussing the old prejudices and paternalist discourses of colonialism, where “science” developed an uncanny sentiment of protection and submission for aboriginals, “cultural tourism” emulates old forms of domination, in a context of extremes and economic crisis. If creativity only works in contexts of scarcity, it would be interesting to understand capitalism as a cultural project that shows some problems to understand the “ non-European other” and environmental resources.

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Introduction To Discourse, Structure And Linguistic Choice By T. Price Caldwell, Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

No abstract provided.

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Two Questions About Interpretive Effects, Robert J. Stainton, Christopher Viger

Robert J. Stainton

We discuss central themes in Lepore and Stone's Imagination and Convention. We begin by laying out their view, and then pose both empirical and methodological criticisms.

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Cosmopolitan Critiques Of Colonial Abuse In Langston Hughes’S African Travel Writings.Pdf, Babacar Mbaye

Babacar Mbaye

No abstract provided.

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Among The Ancestors At Aidonia: Accessing The Past In Mycenaean Mortuary Contexts, Lynne A. Kvapil, Kim Shelton

Lynne A. Kvapil

No abstract provided.

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Science, Mary-Jane V. Rubenstein

Mary-Jane Rubenstein

No abstract provided.

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The Matter With Pantheism: On Shepherds And Goat-Gods And Mountains And Monsters, Mary-Jane V. Rubenstein

Mary-Jane Rubenstein

No abstract provided.

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Transcendence Of Trauma.Pdf, Mary-Jane V. Rubenstein

Mary-Jane Rubenstein

No abstract provided.

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Queer Politics In Neoliberal Times (1970s-2010s), Margot Weiss

Margot Weiss

Neoliberalism has had a profound effect on post-1970s LGBT/queer cultures and politics. This essay reviews how, by privatizing social services, fostering consumer citizenship, and promoting corporate welfare and urban redevelopment, neoliberal policies have pit “deserving” gays and lesbians against “undeserving” others: the same-sex married couple vs. the “welfare queen,” the gay/lesbian consumer-citizen vs. the poor queer, and the gay gentrifier vs. the “dangerous” other. Historicizing these oppositions reveals the intersections of sexuality, class, gender, race, and social policy that remain central to queer politics today.

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How American-Based Television Commercials Portray Convicts, Correctional Officials, Carceral Institutions, And The Prison Experience, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

No abstract provided.

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What's Up Doc? A Review And Analysis Of English Language Documentaries On Contemporary Graffiti And Street Art, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D., Ronald Kramer

Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

No abstract provided.

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Troubling Heritage: Intimate Pasts And Public Memories At Derry/Londonderry’S 'Temple', Margo Shea

Margo Shea

High on the east bank of the River Foyle, literally at ‘the Top of the Hill’ at the highest elevation in the city limits of Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, a temple stood briefly. At 72 feet high, it towered over its surroundings, a thin spire mirroring the city’s cathedral steeples on the river’s opposite bank. The sign at its entrance instructed ‘Leave a memory behind, let go of the past and look to the future.’ Memories relinquished would not remain – at least not in their material forms. ‘Temple’ was made to be ephemeral, built to be consumed in flames on …

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El Español Estadounidense A Debate: Mesa Redonda Del Instituto Cervantes En Harvard

Andrew Lynch

Transcripción adaptada de la mesa redonda celebrada en el Instituto Cervantes en la Universidad de Harvard (Observatorio de la lengua española y las culturas hispánicas en los Estados Unidos) el día 21 de septiembre de 2017. Con Jorge I. Covarrubias, Domnita Dumitrescu, Andrew Lynch, Ricardo Otheguy, María Luisa Parra, Gerardo Piña-Rosales, y Carmen Silva-Corvalán. Organizador y editor: Francisco Moreno Fernández.

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Teaching Roman Mobility: Digital Visualization In The Classroom And In Undergraduate Research, Micah Myers, Joseph M. Murphy

Joseph M. Murphy

This paper looks at pedagogical applications of our web-based digital visualization project, Mapping Ancient Texts (MAT). We discuss: (1) a course in which students use the web application Carto to create visualizations from geo-spatial information in Cicero’s Letters; and (2) a student-researcher developing a digital visualization of Hannibal’s movements during the Second Punic War. This paper explores how these projects teach important technical skills and engage students in detailed analysis of Roman mobility and history. We also discuss the challenges of using evolving technologies in the liberal arts setting.

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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Hero, Michael David Bonifonte

Scott T. Allison

Virginia E. Randolph: A Hero Of African American Schooling In Virginia, Declan J. Horrigan

Scott T. Allison

Patrick Henry: The Revolutionary Hero, Bailey A. Gillespy

Scott T. Allison

May Keller: The Hero Who Defied All Odds, Aliya J. Sultan

Scott T. Allison

John Marshall: The Supreme Hero Of Justice, Emmalyn G. Dressel

Scott T. Allison

Lawrence Douglas Wilder: The Black Pioneer, Janell M. Spigner

Scott T. Allison

Mary Sue Terry: The Hero Who Defied The Double Bind, Thomas J. Villani

Scott T. Allison

Mary Elizabeth Bowser: The Humble Hero, Morgan E. Caron

Scott T. Allison

Ish: How To Write Poemish (Research) Poetry, Maria K. Lahman Ph.D., Veronica M. Richard Ph.D., Eric D. Teman J.D., Ph.D.

Eric D Teman, J.D., Ph.D.

Unsung Heroes Of Richmond: The Extraordinary Feats Of Gilbert Hunt, Elizabeth Van Lew, And Sally Tompkins, Mikaela R. Rosen

Scott T. Allison

E. Claiborne And Lora Robins: The Convergence Of Two Selfless Heroes, Lauren J. Weingarten

Scott T. Allison

Saving A University On The Brink: The Heroism Of E. Claiborne And Lora Robins, Lauren J. Weingarten

Scott T. Allison

Miscellaneous Reviews Of Book Chapters By Barbara Johnstone In Edited Volumes., Barbara Johnstone

Barbara Johnstone

Controversial Heroism: Media Martyrdom And The Inspiration Of Kanye West, Matthew B. Vandini

Scott T. Allison

Teaching About Graffiti And Street Art To Undergraduate Students At U.S. Universities: Confronting Challenges And Seizing Opportunities, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D., John F. Lennon

Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

Syllabus Cpo 3103 (Rvbb): Politics Of Western Europe (Summer B 2018)

Dr. Lukas K. Danner

The Dark Side Of Creative Tourism: A Philosophical Dialogue With Culture, Babu P. George

Babu George

Introduction To Discourse, Structure And Linguistic Choice By T. Price Caldwell, Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

Two Questions About Interpretive Effects, Robert J. Stainton, Christopher Viger

Robert J. Stainton

Cosmopolitan Critiques Of Colonial Abuse In Langston Hughes’S African Travel Writings.Pdf, Babacar Mbaye

Babacar Mbaye

Among The Ancestors At Aidonia: Accessing The Past In Mycenaean Mortuary Contexts, Lynne A. Kvapil, Kim Shelton

Lynne A. Kvapil

Science, Mary-Jane V. Rubenstein

Mary-Jane Rubenstein

The Matter With Pantheism: On Shepherds And Goat-Gods And Mountains And Monsters, Mary-Jane V. Rubenstein

Mary-Jane Rubenstein

Transcendence Of Trauma.Pdf, Mary-Jane V. Rubenstein

Mary-Jane Rubenstein

Queer Politics In Neoliberal Times (1970s-2010s), Margot Weiss

Margot Weiss

How American-Based Television Commercials Portray Convicts, Correctional Officials, Carceral Institutions, And The Prison Experience, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

What's Up Doc? A Review And Analysis Of English Language Documentaries On Contemporary Graffiti And Street Art, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D., Ronald Kramer

Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

Troubling Heritage: Intimate Pasts And Public Memories At Derry/Londonderry’S 'Temple', Margo Shea

Margo Shea

El Español Estadounidense A Debate: Mesa Redonda Del Instituto Cervantes En Harvard

Andrew Lynch

Teaching Roman Mobility: Digital Visualization In The Classroom And In Undergraduate Research, Micah Myers, Joseph M. Murphy

Joseph M. Murphy