In the first essay; Patterson analyzes the very latest survey data to delineate the different attitudes; behaviors; and circumstances of Afro-American men and women; dissecting both the external and internal causes for the great disparities he finds.In the second essay; Patterson focuses on the lynching of Afro-American boys and men during the decades after Reconstruction; particularly on the substantial number of cases that constituted apparent ritual human sacrifice. As no one has done before; Patterson reveals how the complex interplay between Christian sacrificial symbolism and the deep recesses of post-bellum Southern culture resulted in some of the most shameful; barbaric events in American history.The third essay brings us into the late twentieth century; with an investigation of the various images of Afro-American men portrayed by the media. From the demigod (Michael Jordan) to the demon (Colin Ferguson) to the demigod-turned-demon (O. J. Simpson) and the crossers of racial and gender boundaries (Michael Jackson and Dennis Rodman)—all contribute to the cultural complications of our contemporary society.Rituals of Blood advances Patterson’s new model of ethnic relations that opens American society to a new and freer dialogue.
#1048651 in Books North Cape Publications Inc 2000-01-06Original language:English #File Name: 188239127687 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Valuable Guide BookBy David A. GillespieI was extremely pleased to uncover several nuances about these helmets that I did not know of. It is by title ;a guide and a very informative one in trying to identify objects that have long gone out of circulation. The authors did a great job in trying to cover all facets of the origins; construction; manufacturers; variations and photos of a variety of helmets. One aspect of the guide that was very helpful was sections on reproductions. The greatest value to me was being able to definitively identify a helmet that turned out to be rather rare. Had I not purchased this guide I could have very easily overlooked a valuable artifact. I would suggest to any collector who has helmets of this type or is thinking about acquiring same to order this guide;1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Martin UrquhartGreat resource and research companion to Gordon Chappell's Brass Spikes and Horsetail Plumes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Richard E.Webbexcellent reference book; a must for dress helmet collectors.
