Bøger af Charles Johnson

I believe at some point in all our life, we would love to know what we know now back then, then many of us would have done things much differently.

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The author of this stunning set of essays on politics and public policy makes crystal clear the meaning of the title. "The revolutionaries of contemporary America do not seek to redistribute privilege from those who have it to those who do not. These radicals wish to arrange a transfer of power from those elites who now exercise it to another elite, namely themselves, who do not. This aspiring elite is of the same race (white), the same class (upper middle and upper), and the same educational background (the best colleges and universities) as those they wish to displace." Wildavsky's bracing work takes a close look at these elites, who probably make up little more than one percent of the population. He sees their common denominator as hostility toward the masses, anti-American attitudes, derision of authority, and a belief in participatory rather than representative politics. The author carries through these themes in a variety of essays on black-white racial relations, social work orientations and black militancy, the politics of budgetary reform, elite and mass trends in the political party system, and the substitution of bureaucratic for democratic modes of advancing the policy process. This work is, in short, vintage Wildavsky: tough minded, spirited, and plain-spoken political analysis. In his new Introduction, Irving Louis Horowitz examines what has changed and what continues to be salient in Wildavsky's line of analysis. Essentially, the report card on The Revolt Against the Masses is that the situation described in these essays has changed somewhat in style but hardly at all in substance. The nuclear shield replaces the ABM treaty, and Afghanistan replaces Vietnam as centers of political gravity-but the same coalition of forces across party and economy still dominate the American political process. The justifiably famous essay on "The Two Presidencies" shows how persistent is the gap between the conflict over domestic priori

This detailed account aims to fill an important gap in our knowledge about the establishment of African American militias in 1877 and their services in wartime and peacetime until the integration of the National Guard in 1950. It is primarily intended to be of interest to military historians.

It does not matter if you are a student, a parent, working, or any mix of the three, you have stress. The stress of being places on time, of making sure other people are on time, of meeting deadlines, paying bills, doing your job, or even finding a job can take a toll on you, which means it take a toll on your health. When you are stressed, everything seems to fall apart, which only makes things worse! Stop the cycle right now. Manage your life so that you are less stressed, have more time to enjoy your day, your family and your life without being a prisoner to stress and the anxiety that it causes. Stop letting stress rule your life and take your life back. This book will give you the tips, tricks and insider info that will let you shed the stress and live life on your terms.

One night in the antebellum South, a slave owner and his African-American butler stay up to all hours until, too drunk to face their wives, they switch places in each other's beds. The result is a hilarious imbroglio and an offspring -- Andrew Hawkins, whose life becomes Oxherding Tale. Through sexual escapades, picaresque adventures, and philosophical inquiry, Hawkins navigates white and black worlds and comments wryly on human nature along the way. Told with pure genius, Oxherding Tale is a deliciously funny, bitterly ironic account of slavery, racism, and the human spirit; and it reveals the author as a great talent with even greater humanity.

"Were it not for the Buddhadharma, says Charles Johnson in his preface to Turning the Wheel, "I'm convinced that, as a black American and an artist, I would not have been able to successfully negotiate my last half century of life in this country. Or at least not with a high level of creative productivity." In this collection of provocative and intimate essays, Johnson writes of the profound connection between Buddhism and creativity, and of the role of Eastern philosophy in the quest for a free and thoughtful life.In 1926, W. E. B. Du Bois asked African-Americans what they would most want were the color line miraculously forgotten. In Turning the Wheel, Johnson sets out to explore this question by examining his experiences both as a writer and as a practitioner of Buddhism.He looks at basic Buddhist principles and practices, demonstrating how Buddhism is both the most revolutionary and most civilized of possible human choices. He discusses fundamental Buddhist practices such as the Eightfold Path, Taming the Mind, and Sangha and illuminates their place in the American Civil Rights movement.Johnson moves from spiritual guides to spiritual nourishment: writing. In essays touching on the role of the black intellectual, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Ralph Ellison, Johnson uses tools of Buddhist thinking to clarify difficult ideas. Powerful and revelatory, these essays confirm that writing and reading, along with Buddhism, are the basic components that make up a thoughtful life.

Discover the history of some of the oldest families in the South with Charles Owen Johnson's meticulously compiled records. His research delves into the lives of more than thirty families from Mississippi and Louisiana and their impact on the South. Johnson's work traces the genealogy of many original families, including: - Bessellieu - Frazer - Owen - Briggs - Greene - Parker -Carter - Johnson - Shaw - Coleman - Landfair - Wright Find family names of matriarchs and patriarchs easily in a table of contents organized by last name. Uncover details about each family, including careers, accomplishments, relatives, marriages, births, and deaths. All profiles have been verified through public documents of births, personal accomplishments, and family traditions as well as wills, census records, tombstones, deeds, marriage announcements, and obituaries. Johnson's extensive background in ancestry research has made him the perfect guide to Southern genealogy. He was the first editor of the Hereditary Registry of the United States of America. He has a BA from Tulane University, LLB from Harvard Law School, JD from Tulane Law School, and LLM from Columbia Law School.

""The Ferns of Great Britain"" is a comprehensive guide to the ferns found in the United Kingdom, written by Charles Johnson and first published in 1855. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the fern family and their characteristics, as well as a brief history of their cultivation and use in gardens. The second part of the book is a detailed description of each of the fern species found in Great Britain, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and distribution. The book is illustrated with detailed black and white drawings of each fern, as well as diagrams of their reproductive structures. ""The Ferns of Great Britain"" is a valuable resource for botanists, gardeners, and anyone interested in the natural history of the British Isles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Buddhism-influenced essays, stories, and reviews by National Book Award winner Charles R. Johnson. This wide and varied collection of essays, reviews, and short stories by the renowned author Charles Johnson offers incisive views on poltics, race, and Buddhism. Johnson notes that in his life the two activities that have anchored him and reinforce each other are creative production and spiritual practice. This book is a crystallization of what he has learned during his passage through American literature, the visual arts, and the Buddhadharma. Essays include: • "And if Peace Is Their Goal . . ." on the principles of enlightened politics • "The King We Need" on the deep and sophisticated moral philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and why King's teachings and example are important to all Americans • "Why Buddhists Should Vote"--Johnson posits that voting can be seen as a way to reduce suffering • "The Meaning of Barack Obama"--an appreciation of the man who became one of the most historic US presidents, even before his first 100 days were through • "Why Buddhism for Black America Now?"--what Buddhism can offer the African-American community in the post-MLK era

Uses the novel Robinson Crusoe metaphor for patients who must learn to survive on their own isolated "island" of chronic pain. Combines this with insession approaches and other tools clients find helpful to reach goals and make progress.

Shadow of the Plantation focuses on descendants of slaves in one rural Southern community in the early part of this century