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The subject of the paper is the shift from an astrology-oriented astronomy towards an allegedly more objective, mathematically grounded approach to astronomy. This shift is illustrated through a close reading of Tycho Brahe's scientific...
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Washington State University: Douglass and Development of Slave Narrative

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Here are lecture notes on Frederick Douglass and the slave narrative. Learn about the style and content of slave narratives by looking specifically at the characteristics of Douglass' "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" (1845),...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: William Julius Wilson

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This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features William Julius Wilson, an American sociologist whose views on race and urban poverty helped shape U.S. public policy and academic discourse. This site, rich in...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: William Julius Wilson

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Biographical details on William Julius Wilson, an American sociologist whose views on race and urban poverty helped shape U.S. public policy and academic discourse.
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Stanford University: The Dualist

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The Dualist is a publication dedicated to recognizing valuable undergraduate contributions in philosophy and to providing a medium for undergraduate discourse on topics of philosophical interest.