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-- George Orwell's Nineteen eighty-four[2010]., Greenhaven Press Call No: 823 .912 Orwell Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Social issues in literature.Summary Note: Provides background on the life of English novelist George Orwell and his influences, features eleven articles that explore the abuse of power in his novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," and examines issues of the abuse of power in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
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c2011., Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning Call No: 305.5 LAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: At issueSummary Note: Authors present differing opinions on whether investment bankers are responsible for the American financial crisis, whether Wall Street financiers manipulated the stock market to benefit themselves, and whether the wealthy should pay taxes at a higher rate.
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[2020]., Random House Call No: HI-INT 305.5 WIL Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: ""As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance. The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality. It is about power--which groups have it and which do not." In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Beyond race, class, or other factors, there is a powerful caste system that influences people's lives and behavior and the nation's fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more. Using riveting stories about people--including Martin Luther King, Jr., baseball's Satchel Paige, a single father and his toddler son, Wilkerson herself, and many others--she shows the ways that the insidious undertow of caste is experienced every day. She documents how the Nazis studied the racial systems in America to plan their out-cast of the Jews; she discusses why the cruel logic of caste requires that there be a bottom rung for those in the middle to measure themselves against; she writes about the surprising health costs of caste, in depression and life expectancy, and the effects of this hierarchy on our culture and politics. Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity. Beautifully written, original, and revealing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of America life today"--
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[2020]., Random House Call No: 305.51 Wil Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Uncovers the origins, development, workings, and influence of America's hidden caste system by exploring three parallel systems--slavery in the American South, Nazi Germany, and the caste system in India. Features real-life examples of how the caste system has affected people's lives from slave plantations and lynchings to the mistreatment of African Americans by the government today. Also discusses the effects of the caste hierarchy on health, politics, and culture today and suggests ways America move away from a social hierarchy toward unity, such as creating a group similar to South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Draws on the works of experts, the author's own experiences, and portraits of African American pioneers through history.
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[2022]., Adolescent, Delacorte Press Call No: HI-INT 305.5 WIL Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power--which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbreaking effects, Wilkerson says, we can bridge the divides and make way for an inclusive future where we are all equal"--From the publisher's web site.
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[2019]., Adolescent, Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 320.97 Dee Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: At issue.Summary Note: Presents a collection of essays discussing "the deep state" including what people believe it is, where it is found, and why it has come to the forefront of discussion in the twenty-first century.
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1988., DAW Books Call No: 813 .54 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Memory, sorrow, and thorn Volume: bk. 1
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2022., Adolescent, Saga Press Call No: FANTASY F ROA Edition: First Saga Press hardcover edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Between Earth and Sky Volume: book twoSummary Note: "The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God's eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth. And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?"--Provided by publisher.
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2022., St. Martin's Press Call No: US HISTORY NF SALEM Edition: 1st ed. Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Centuries after the infamous witch hunts that swept through Europe and America, witches continue to hold a unique fascination for many: as fairy tale villains, practitioners of pagan religion, as well as feminist icons. Witches are both the ultimate victim and the stubborn, elusive rebel. But who were the women who were accused and often killed for witchcraft? What types of women have centuries of terror censored, eliminated, and repressed? Celebrated feminist writer Mona Chollet explores three types of women who were accused of witchcraft and persecuted. . . . Rather than being a brief moment in history, the persecution of witches is an example of society's seemingly eternal misogyny, while women today are direct heirs to those who were hunted down and killed for their thoughts and actions"--Provided by publisher.
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[2023]., Adolescent, Simon & Schuster BFYR Call No: MYSTERY F MOR Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The stress of an oil refinery being built in their backyard, threatening their families' livelihood, prompts four working-class teens to join a dangerous scavenger hunt where the reward of power could change their families' fates and save the city they love so much.
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Ã2023., Adolescent, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Call No: [Fic] Edition: 1st Simon & Schuster BFYR pbk. ed. Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The stress of an oil refinery being built in their backyard, threatening their families' livelihood, prompts four working-class teens to join a dangerous scavenger hunt where the reward of power could change their families' fates and save the city they love so much.
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By Wenzel, Anna2020., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 305.31 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Male privilege refers to the sociological concept that men are automatically granted certain privileges and advantages in politics, society, and the workplace based entirely on their gender. Feminists and others concerned with perceived gender inequality hope to challenge the preconceived values and notions that enable male privilege and the inherently patriarchal nature of society. The viewpoints in this volume address the definition and history of male privilege, offer differing perspectives on whether it exists and how it may influence society, and propose solutions to help reduce gender inequality"--Provided by the publisher.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Random House Call No: HI-INT 155.4 JAI TSA Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Now more than ever, kids need to feel empowered as they work through the anxiety and low self-esteem triggered by life in the digital age. With its illustrated interior and accessible voice, this title will appeal to every child who suffers from insecurities, worries, and anxious thoughts. Dr. Shefali Tsabary (bestelling author and frequent Oprah contributor) and Renee Jain (founder of GoZen! and marketing powerhouse) position readers as the superheroes of their own stories. They introduce a toolkit of easy-to-understand methods for recognizing anxious behaviors, identifying the root causes of worried thinking, and realizing that strength can be found in reclaiming one's inner superpowers. With the help of humorous graphic-panel artwork and interactive elements like charts and quizzes, readers find their P.O.W.E.R. (an acronym that inspires mindfulness and growth practices) and gain lasting mental strength"--
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[2020]., Juvenile, Random House Call No: 155.4 19 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Explores a range of pressures teens may feel in school with their grades, with friends, and with family, and offers advice from science-backed strategies for turning anxiety into courage. Includes illustrated, real-life stories of teen boys and girls and showcases how they have learned to turn their stress into resilience.
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By Black, Holly2019., Adolescent, LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY Call No: FANTASY F BLA Edition: First edition. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Series Title: The Folk of the Air Volume: 2Summary Note: As seneschal to High King Cardan, Jude must fight to keep control of the Faerie throne while her younger brother, Oak, enjoys the childhood she never knew.
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-- Rule of three2016., Adolescent, Farrar Straus Giroux Call No: Science Fiction Edition: 1st American ed., 2016. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: A global blackout forces teenager Adam Daley and his neighbors to turn their community into a fortress, defending against countless enemies, but a new danger threatens to destroy them all.