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He focuses on four central topics: the distinction between appearance and reality, the method used to establish the distinction, the appraisal of life made by the philosophers studied, and their ethical theories.

The book unpacks Cummings's subject matter, devices, and symbolism, ultimately helping readers develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of Cummings's work.

Baird examines writers who helped to create a modern authentic primitivism, with emphasis on Herman Melville, whom Baird sees as a locus of change for the cultural significance of primary art. Baird provides a social history and biography of writers who participated in the primary art movement from 1850 to 1950

Bagby explains how the election of 1920 contributed to momentous shifts in American politics by detailing why the major political parties abandoned sentiments that were widely accepted several years prior to the election.

In arguing against this dominant thesis, Edelstein draws from the conclusions of scholars of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and discusses ideas of Auguste Comte and Wilhelm Dilthey.

The general direction of the author's reading is a narrowing of focus from the most general to the most specific features of the confessional act.

In the end all nations suffered, including the United States.

Other critics have not closely studied the various plays of this tradition in order to show how they constitute a distinctive and well-defined species of theater to which Brecht unmistakably belongs.

Following this, Einarsson provides a thorough survey of Icelandic literature through the 1950s.

Although largely conceptual, the book is an unequivocal defense of this new theory in the explanation of human behavior.

Primarily concerned with the relation between Johnson's ideas and the long tradition of which they are the culmination, Sachs emphasizes the relevance of Johnson's thought to the twentieth century.

After tracing the evolution of the ambivalent English-Canadian concept of Canada's national identity, he concludes that the future of the Confederation will depend on how far the English majority is willing to go in meeting French demands.

The main value of the book, though, lies in its presentation of the philosophy of one leading twentieth-century educator and jurist.

These essays offer insights into a violently interesting poet, one who despite, or perhaps because of, her suicide at age thirty continues to fascinate and trouble us.

The author believes, however, that the Rumanians will continue to pursue their independent course-one that could stimulate greater popular support and participation in the country's affairs, although it may not lead to a realization of Ceausescu's social nationalist goals.

H. Wilson

Animating Boas's account is his own belief in the importance of the individual's voice-as opposed to the voice of the masses, which is by no means necessarily that of God or reason.

He provides original and challenging interpretations, shaping each into a self-contained entity.

Amplifying his theoretical model with subjective responses drawn from his own classroom experience, Bleich suggests ways in which the study of language and literature can become more fully integrated with each person's responsibility for what he or she knows.

Barker, professor of history at Johns Hopkins University, wrote an introduction that places Beloved Lady in the context of scholarly literature on Jane Addams.

This collection of eleven essays sharpens our historical understanding of the evolution of language used to define diversity in twentieth-century America.

Since its publication, scholars have recognized The Adams Federalists as a definitive study of the Federalist Party during the Adams administration.

The evidence presented in this book challenges the view that Twain was not a serious student of the craft of writing; he possessed the combination of sensitivity and judgment that all great critics have.

His book is filled with firsthand descriptions of the government's handling of such issues as national health care, environmental regulation, population control, and biomedical research.

Ultimately, the objective of this study is to illustrate the artistic means-literary and rhetorical-employed by Rousseau and their implications for the truth he proposed.

Johnson relates vividly the various battles of the expedition and the problems posed by mustering undisciplined troops, by having to procure supplies in poor country with insufficient supply lines, and by contending with bad weather and rough terrain.

His interpretation encompasses the role of women, the structure of the family, social mores, and the history of sexuality.