Racism and imperialism are the twin forces that propelled the course of the United States in the world in the early twentieth century and in turn affected the way that diplomatic history and international relations were taught and understood in the American academy. Evolutionary theory; social Darwinism; and racial anthropology had been dominant doctrines in international relations from its beginnings; racist attitudes informed research priorities and were embedded in newly formed professional organizations. In White World Order; Black Power Politics; Robert Vitalis recovers the arguments; texts; and institution building of an extraordinary group of professors at Howard University; including Alain Locke; Ralph Bunche; Rayford Logan; Eric Williams; and Merze Tate; who was the first black female professor of political science in the country.Within the rigidly segregated profession; the "Howard School of International Relations" represented the most important center of opposition to racism and the focal point for theorizing feasible alternatives to dependency and domination for Africans and African Americans through the early 1960s. Vitalis pairs the contributions of white and black scholars to reconstitute forgotten historical dialogues and show the critical role played by race in the formation of international relations.
#158894 in Books Offutt Stephen 2016-06-21 2016-06-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .57 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0801097657224 pagesAdvocating for Justice An Evangelical Vision for Transforming Systems and Structures
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Enlarging Our Theological Understandings and Praxis of AdvocacyBy Dr. Rodney L. GravesThis text articulates a theologically sound approach to advocacy which invites and challenges evangicals to a praxis consistent with our beliefs in the triune GOD. The authors contend that advocacy must challengesystemic structures inconsistent with the Mission of God. Evangelicals' participation must be proactive in both evangelism and discipleship. Both personal and social holiness must undergrid our efforts. Collaborative efforts can occur without tainting our witness and can even touch the hearts of unbelievers who experience the work of the triune GOD in and through us. Listening to and learning from the poor brings integrity to our actions as we engage life and ministry with rather than for the least; lost; and last.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I'm using this book this weekend to talk with a ...By JudithI'm using this book this weekend to talk with a group of college students (who are a part of a more conservative/evangelical organization) about advocacy. It's so; so helpful!
