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win-win situations revealed.......2005-12-19
Sokoloff is trying to respond to my controversies and myths regarding employment and diversity. She addresses ideas that white men are "losing ground" and that black women are "doubly advantaged." She uses the census to ask whether professional jobs in the United States from 1960 to 1980 corroborate these ideas.
A big question that I had is whether or not this book is dated. I think it may be, but it is still useful in some ways. She wrote this when Bush the Father was in office. However, Bush the Son, too, tries to appease conservatives and Latinos and Blacks simultaneously on the affirmative action matter. She was writing at a time when the court case Bakke was seen as bad, now it is seen as a lifeboat for diversity. As long as Bush the Son, Donald Trump, and Rush Limbaugh can say all kinds of crazy, unfounded things about affirmative action, then this may be a good read, even 25 years after the last year of her study.
Sokoloff mentions black women and white women in the title because she wants to look at women in the workplace, but knows the position of black women is profoundly different from that of white women. As much as this is a human resources text, she really wants it to be available for women's studies majors. She makes the point of saying, "We can't study black women and white women in the workplace without thinking about the status of their male counterparts." Though a reasonable proposition, she covers these four race-gender groups equally. Why not say race and gender in the title rather than white women and black women?
The way Sokoloff divides occupations feels odd. She considers engineering and accounting "non-elite professions." I think most parents, regardless of race or class, would be delighted if their daughters or sons became engineers or accountants. They make bank! Her book comes before the computer industry had its bubble in the 1990s and burst in the current decade. She presents acceptable reasons for focusing on whites and blacks only. However, Asian Americans have radically altered the professional scene in the United States. Their absence from this discussion is sorely missed, to be honest.
Sokoloff is juggling so many balls here, that at first, it seems confusing. However, once you understand what she is saying, this reads incredibly quickly. Malveaux, for whom I don't particularly care, states that this book will only make you think about what's missing from it. I agree with that statement. However, dry census figures can't provide lush personal stories that many progressive readers would like. Still, I applaud Sokoloff for taking on this study.
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- Interesting as an artist's book - not enough for starters
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Kai Kein Respekt (Kai no Respect)
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The book titled "Kai Kein Respect" accompanies the first major survey exhibition of Kai Althoff, one of the most compelling and original voices in Contemporary Art. Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, the exhibition documents the most important aspects of the artist's work over the past fifteen years. Co-published by Bridge House Publishing and the ICA, Boston, the book offers full-color illustrations of Althoff's drawings, watercolors, collages, paintings, photographs, performances and installations presinting a comprehensive overview of his complex and varied oeuvre.
Nicholas Baume, Chief Curator, ICA Boston, states "Kai Althoff's work deals explicitly with powerful feelings. The works often evoke or invent narratives, where characters inhabit imaginary worlds that provide allegories of real human experience and emotion." Althoff draws on a multitude of sources in his art, from Germanic folk traditions to recent popular culture and from medieval and gothic religious imagery to early modern expressionism.
Kai Althoff, who also founded the band "Workshop", was born in 1966 in Cologne, Germany, where he currently lives and works. He has had solo exhibitions at galleries in Berlin, Cologne, London, New York, Vienna and Hamburg. Althoff has also been featured in numerous international group exhibitions including the 1993 and 2003 Venice Biennales, "Chere Paintre, Leibe Maler, Dear Painter" at the Centre Pompidou in Paris (2002), and "Drawing Now-8 Propositions" at the Museum of Modern Art, New York (2002)
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Interesting as an artist's book - not enough for starters.......2004-12-24
I had great expectations for this book, wanting to find a comprehensive inventory of images of Althoff's work. Unfortunately, the book happens to have been designed by the artist, and the reproductions, scrapbook-like, are just plain awful - you really can't have a good idea of what the actual work looks like. The essays are generally informative and give a good idea of the scope of Althoff's work and his investment in a variety of mediums along with his participation in the Cologne scene.
Because this is an exibition catalogue, it lacks the obvious elements necessary for proper dissemination of the artist's images. I am still waiting for a basic volume to come out with decent reproductions. The terrible ("creative")design makes it very hard to read (for instance, yellow and pink typeface), but if you are like me and a huge fan of Althoff, get it anyway - chances are that this catalogue will be out of print in a few years.
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An American comic icon tells the story of his second–act rise from obscurity to multimedia stardom.
"When I was a kid," writes Rodney Dangerfield, "I worked tough places in show business––places like Fonzo's Knuckle Room. Or Aldo's, formerly Vito's, formerly Nunzio's. That was a tough joint. I looked at the menu. They had broken leg of lamb." For once, one of America's most beloved comic icons isn't kidding. Dangerfield has seen every aspect of the entertainment industry: the rough–and–tumble nightclubs, the backstage gag–writing sessions, the drugs, the hookers, the lousy day jobs – and the red–carpet star treatment. As he traces his route from a poor childhood on Long Island to his enshrinement as a comedy legend, he takes readers on a roller–coaster ride through a life that has been alternately touching, sordid, funny, raunchy, and uplifting – equal parts "Little Orphan Annie" and "Caligula." And unlike most celebrity autobiographers, he seems to have no qualms about delivering the unfiltered whole story, warts and all.
Dangerfield's personal story is also a rollicking show business tale, full of marquee name–droppings (Adam Sandler, Sam Kinison, Jim Carrey, Johnny Carson, Jerry Seinfeld) and good stories about same. Defying the old saws about the fleeting nature of fame and the dearth of second acts in American life, Dangerfield transformed himself from a debt–ridden aluminium–siding salesman named Jack Roy to a multimedia superstar – and stayed an icon for decades. His catchphrase – "I get no respect" – has entered the lexicon, and he remains a visible cultural presence and perennial talk–show guest.
Dangerfield's hilarious and inspiring musings should thrill comedy fans and pop–culture watchers, and his second–act comeback will strike a chord with readers of all stripes. Maybe he'll even get some respect.
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The real life of Dangerfield that we only glimpse through his jokes.......2007-08-08
In my opinion, Rodney Dangerfield is the funniest person who ever lived. He was one of the few people that I would always stay up late to see on "The Tonight Show." He always cracked me up yet I wondered what his life was really like. His jokes about his wife, doctor and family always seemed to have a bitter edge of truth to them.
This book is Dangerfield's autobiography, written after his eightieth birthday. From it, we learn that there was some truth to his jokes, particularly about his family. His parents were distant and he received almost nothing in the way of parental or familial affection. His first marriage was unhappy and a failure, and early in his life he was more successful selling aluminum siding than he was as a comic.
His is a classic case of persistence, dedication and a firm belief in yourself leading to eventual success. After he was a failure as a singer and a comic, Dangerfield was an effective salesman. It would have been easy for him to become comfortable with that existence, avoiding making the gamble to re-enter show business after an absence of many years.
Until I read this book, I was unaware that Dangerfield was instrumental in giving many comics such as Roseanne Barr and Jim Carrey their start. Furthermore, he was present when Barbara Streisand had one of her first auditions.
Dangerfield is also very honest about his bouts with depression and his drug use. He firmly believes that his marijuana smoking was a positive influence on his career, although he is negative about cocaine. Some of his best jokes are interspersed in the text and they are so memorable I can still remember him using some of them on "The Tonight Show" back in the seventies.
Dangerfield's signature line was, "I don't get no respect", which was funny but also false. He was a good friend and mentor to many people and he is to be admired for becoming a success through hard work, dedication and a belief in his abilities.
Respect At Last!.......2007-08-04
Anyone who appreciates the comedic genius of the late, great Rodney Dangerfield should not pass this book up. In his own inimitable way, Rodney recounts his impoverished childhood in Queens, his strained relationship with his parents, his lifelong battle with depression, his failed first marriage, the monumental setbacks he suffered as he struggled to make a career in show business. Sounds pretty depressing, right? Wrong! This book is pure Dangerfield, chock full of hilarious memories of some of the most celebrated entertainers of the day, not to mention the classic one-liners spread throughout these pages - "I told my landlord I wanted to live in a more expensive apartment. He raised my rent," or "With my wife, I don't get no respect. The other night there was a knock on the front door. My wife told me to hide in the closet." Rodney Dangerfield was truly in a class by himself (and I don't mean facing the wall wearing a "dunce" cap). For anyone who enjoys a good laugh, this book is a must. Trust me on this one and enjoy.
Willing it to Happen.......2007-06-28
As a comedian and author myself, I can tell you that Rodney Dangerfield was the comedian every up and coming act wanted to work with at some point. He was one of the last guys who did things for you if he liked you. He'd get you big gigs, get you on his HBO special (which launched several big names), or put you in one of his movies (Sam Kinison, for example). Mostly, he was just a fun guy that everyone in the industry loved and respected. I never had the honor of meeting him but reading his book was the next best thing. It is quite good and demonstrates his incredible will to make things happen. His angle of "no respect" took years in and out of comedy to develop and once he got it, he found his niche and his respect. Really good stuff for a most deserving talent.
"He who laughs last didn't get the joke in the first place.".......2006-12-06
It's hard to believe that there is anyone who has never been entertained by his "don't get no respect" line of jokes.Now, find out what the man behind the jokes is really like. Rodney,now 82,has spent over 70 years in making a life in show business.In this book he tells us of all the hopes,struggles,hardships,disappointments,and eventual success; that he and others go through making a life in show business.While overall Dangerfield's story has been a happy one;just think of all those who never experienced anything but heartache and obscurity for all their efforts.
The book does a marvelous job of telling a story that covered over 70 years.It does not get bogged down in details and it is hard to put it down,once you pick it up.Personally,I read it in one day.
The book has lots of photographs and there is at least one joke per page.
There is so mugh negativity in the world and so much lack of respect that it was good to see that Dangerfield had none of that.The only thing he wanted to do was to make a go of it in the business.Despite all the obsticles he encountered;it's hard to believe he ever hated anyone.He just wanted to get along with everyone;and in the final analysis,he susceeded.
Thanks for all the laughs you gave us over the years and may you enjoy many more years of happiness.
Like No Other Auto-Bio You've Read.......2006-05-22
I believe it was Errol Flynn's Autobiography where he made fun of those that start off with "my parents sitting by the fireplace..." Rodney's book is awseome in so many ways; it tells the tale of his life, does so with humor, with some "joke lines' put in between segments, but is constructed in a way that brings about pathos.
The subject never says "hey...feel sorry for me!" - yet one cannot help it, while also laughing and reading great anecdotes. Not only can the reader laugh and understand "funny," and learn how to be "funny," but also how to take our lives...the blessings and the curses...and move forward and not be weighed down by the defeats.
This is not like any bio I have every read...and that is a great thing. I plan on purchasing this for all my friends and loved ones over the next year (on birthdays, etc.).
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No Respect
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It's Not Easy Bein' Me : A Lifetime of No Respect but Plenty of Sex and Drugs
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The intellectual and the popular: Irving Howe and John Waters, Susan Sontag and Ethel Rosenberg, Dwight MacDonald and Bill Cosby, Amiri Baraka and Mick Jagger, Andrea Dworkin and Grace Jones, Andy Warhol and Lenny Bruce. All feature in Andrew Ross's lively history and critique of modern American culture. Andrew Ross examines how and why the cultural authority of modern intellectuals is bound up with the changing face of popular taste in America. He argues that the making of "taste" is hardly an aesthetic activity, but rather an exercise in cultural power, policing and carefully redefining social relations between classes.
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This book shatters popular myths about bullying to reveal its stark realities. Youll learn whos playing the intimidation game, and how they play it
from social exclusion, physical violence, and emotional backstabbing to sexual sleaze and cyberspace cruelty. But No Room for Bullies takes you beyond problem recognition to proven solutions. Parents will find
· How to advocate for a child and work with the school when bullying is a problem · Safe Internet-Surfing Contract for kids that lays down the law on Internet use at home · Helpful strategies on what to do when a child acts like a bully, is a victim, or suffers from bystander silence School administrators will find
· Suggestions on how to measure the social climate of schools, including sample surveys to give to students, staff, and parents · A 12-point checklist on preventing problems in hallways, classrooms, and common areas Teachers will find
· Advice for creating and enforcing classroom rules, including an Airport Rule that gives students a sense of safety · Ideas to minimize the chaos that occurs during passing periods and in unowned areas like restrooms and hallways The contributing authors include child psychologists, parent trainers, and teachers. Drawing on their years of experience, they tackle bullying from all the angles: the bully, the victim, the bystander, the teacher, the parent, and the environment.
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Terrific resource for parents and educators!.......2006-04-24
Being bullied is certainly scary whether you're an adult or a child, but especially if you're a child. The book NO ROOM FOR BULLIES by JOSE BOLTON, SR. and STAN GRAEVE is subtitled "FROM THE CLASSROOM TO CYBERSPACE - TEACHING RESPECT, STOPPING ABUSE, AND REWARDING KINDNESS." The section on Internet bullying is especially timely in light of recent controversy about MySpace.com and other sites utilized by teens.
Stories about bullies are followed by how you can help (your child, your friend, yourself). The various types of bullying are discussed, and there are quotes by now-famous victims of bullies: 2003 Miss America Erika Harold, actor Tom Cruise, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and actor Harrison Ford. This book is a valuable resource for parents, educators and students.
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Great Book.......2003-04-23
I found Michael Nichols book No Place To Hide amazing. Never have I found so much information presented so well on the topic of shame. It covers many areas and ties together the various traits and aspects of the process of shame. The book gave me insight into my behavior and a way to understand the nature of shame so that I may move beyond its cycles. I highly recommend this reading.
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From parents who decided against it...........2006-12-07
This book helped to really solidify the decision we had already made not to circumcise our son. The facts are pretty eye-opening, not the least of which is that we are the only country in the western world to routinely circumcise for non-religious reasons. Also, pictures and descriptions of the actual surgical procedure of removing a foreskin are enlightening, as this seems to be one of the best-kept secrets in the hospital. Either way you decide, it would be a good to read/understand this issue which will affect your son for the rest of his life.
Eye opening.......1999-01-01
When I decided not to circumcise my son all I had to go on was my maternal instincts. I looked for more information and could not find any at the time of his birth. What really made me decide not to circumcise him was that no M.D. or R.N. could give me a valid reason to have it removed. And the fact that when female circumcision is mentioned in any American conversation EVERYONE is against it, I certainly would not circumcise my daughter, why my son? As for some men not having any problems with being circumcised, not many people know what they're missing if they've never had it in the first place. The foreskin plays such an important role sexual pleasure. Read this book before you remove such a functional piece of your sons' body.
Persuasive on both medical and emotional grounds.......1997-07-17
This is as close to a purely objective and factual denunciation of routine infant circumcision as I've ever seen. The author occasionally allows his emotions to affect his prose, though, which prevents the book from earning a "10" from me.
BTW, a second edition of this book appeared in 1995 or 1996, with George Denniston, M.D. as co-author. Same publisher and title. I believe it is still in print.
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No Respect: New and Selected Poems 1964-2000
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