Category Archives: Crowther, Hal
Unarmed But Dangerous: Essays by Hal Crowther
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Mencken Remembered
A discussion of the life and legacy of H. L. Mencken, one of America’s most controversial men of letters. Hal Crowther is the recipient of the 1992 H. L. Mencken award. Fred Hobson is the author of a new biography … Continue reading
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(1) American Environmental History, Part 2 of 2; (2) Commentary on Environment and Business in America
Dolores Greenberg, Milton Heath, Jonathan Howes, Martin Melosi, and William Tucker discuss questions on environmental policy, including the balance between private enterprise and the public interest; the role of expert opinion from humanistic and scientific perspectives; and whether economic growth … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, Environmental policy -- U.S.
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(1) A Conversation About Colette; (2) Commentary on Spir-Com
Joan Hinde Stewart discusses French novelist Collette (1873-1954). Who was Colette, and what did she write? Why does Colette have a reputation as the author of those books, many of which were semi-autobiographical? What are Colette’s literary merits? Collette’s life … Continue reading
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Tagged Collette, French literature, Spir-Com
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(1) The Paideia Proposal, Part 4 of 4; (2) Commentary on America’s Penal System
In his book The Paideia Proposal, Mortimer Adler argues for single-track, liberal, and humanistic schooling for all American youngsters. Discussing these ideas with Adler are Thomas Houlihan, Pamela Mayer, Penelope Smith, and Donald Stedman. They address points such as how the reforms … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Education -- theory, Education -- U.S., Paideia Proposal, Prisons -- U. S.
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