In Oriental countries woman has been uniformly devoted to a life of ignorance, infamy, and complete stagnation. The Chinese shoe of to-day does not more entirely dwarf, cramp, and destroy her physical powers, than have the customs, laws, and social instincts, which from remotest ages have governed our Sister of the East, enervated and blighted her mental and moral life. Mahomet makes no account of woman whatever in his polity. The Koran, which, unlike our Bible, was a product and not a gro...

A Voice from the South was published in 1892 by Anna Julia Cooper, an educator who was one of the first two African-American women to be awarded a master's degree. Since then it has been recognized as one of the first works of Black feminist theory.Setting forth a perspective that would be described as "intersectional" in contemporary terms, Cooper explores her own lived experience as an educated African-American woman, and advocates for the education of African-American women as a necessa...

“A first-class series of essays that cut to the heart of the issues as much today as when it was first published.” —Robert Carr, George Mason UniversityFirst published in 1892, ‘A Voice from the South’ is a groundbreaking collection of essays and speeches by Anna Julia Cooper, one of the most prominent African-American scholars and activists of the 19th century. Blending intellectual depth with moral urgency, Cooper presents a compelling argument for the education and empowerment of Black ...

First published in 1892, ‘A Voice from the South’ is a collection of essays focuses on racial progress and women’s rights by Anna Julia Cooper, an American author, educator, sociologist, speaker, Black liberation activist, and one of the most distinguished African-American scholars in United States history. Born into slavery, she was the fourth African-American woman to earn a doctoral degree, receiving a Ph.D. in history from the University of Paris-Sorbonne in 1924. It is regarded as the...

First published in 1892, ‘A Voice from the South’ is a collection of essays focuses on racial progress and women’s rights by Anna Julia Cooper, an American author, educator, sociologist, speaker, Black liberation activist, and one of the most distinguished African-American scholars in United States history. Born into slavery, she was the fourth African-American woman to earn a doctoral degree, receiving a Ph.D. in history from the University of Paris-Sorbonne in 1924.It is regarded as the ...

Considered one of the original texts foretelling the black feminist movement, this collection of essays, first published in 1892, offers an unparalleled view into the thought of black women writers in nineteenth-century America. A leading black spokeswoman of her time, Anna Julia Cooper came of age during a conservative wave in the black community, a time when men completely dominated African-American intellectual and political ideas. In these essays, Cooper criticizes black men for securi...

Considered one of the original texts foretelling the black feminist movement, this collection of essays, first published in 1892, offers an unparalleled view into the thought of black women writers in nineteenth-century America. A leading black spokeswoman of her time, Anna Julia Cooper came of age during a conservative wave in the black community, a time when men completely dominated African-American intellectual and political ideas. In these essays, Cooper criticizes black men for securi...

A cornerstone of black feminist and political theory, this collection of essays focuses on racial progress and women's rights. A Voice from the South, written in 1892, is regarded as the first statement of black feminism. Despite their imprint of nineteenth-century social thought, these essays possess an urgent, modern tone, characterized by an emphasis on debate and a scintillating wit. Topics include the importance of women's education as well as African Americans' economic role...

a. Man the Machine. b. Personal Merit [The Old Man and the Young Man had been conversing. The Old Man had asserted that the human being is merely a machine, and nothing more. The Young Man objected, and asked him to go into particulars and furnish his reasons for his position.] Old Man. What are the materials of which a steam-engine is made? Young Man. Iron, steel, brass, white-metal, and so on.

The best way to become a confident, effective public speaker, according to the authors of this landmark book, is simply to do it. Practice, practice, practice. And while you're at it, assume the positive. Have something to say. Forget the self. Cast out fear. Be absorbed by your subject. And most importantly, expect success. 'If you believe you will fail,' they write, 'there is hope for you. You will.'

This meticulously edited Success & Empowerment collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Wallace D. Wattles: The Science of Getting Rich The Science of Being Well How to Get What you Want William Walker Atkinson: The Secret of Success Thought-Force in Business and Everyday Life The Power of Concentration P. T. Barnum: The Art of Money Getting The Humbugs of the World Benjamin Franklin: The Autobiography The Way to Wealth Orison Swett Marden:...

This is a collection of essays that covers various subjects. Besides critically analyzing the works of great literary figures, Whitman also expresses his views on attitudes of people, various political issues as well as political figures. Thought-provoking!