The book begins with an account of Jasper's early life in Virginia, detailing his experiences as an enslaved person and the hardships he faced. Hatcher emphasizes the resilience and strength of character that Jasper demonstrated throughout his life, particularly during the years of his enslavement. The narrative then transitions to Jasper's conversion to Christianity and his eventual rise as a preacher, where he became known for his powerful sermons and unique preaching style.Hatcher highl...

Reader; stay a moment. A word with you before you begin to sample this book. We will tell you some things in advance, which may help you to decide whether it is worth while to read any further. These pages deal with a negro, and are not designed either to help or to hurt the negro race. They have only to do with one man. He was one of a class,—without pedigree, and really without successors, except that he was so dominant and infectious that numbers of people affected his ways and dreamed ...

In "John Jasper: The Unmatched Negro Philosopher and Preacher," William E. Hatcher presents a captivating exploration of the life and thought of John Jasper, a prominent African American preacher and philosopher of the 19th century. Hatcher employs a narrative style that combines biographical detail with philosophical inquiry, contextualizing Jasper's contributions within the broader framework of African American intellectual history and the socio-political landscape of his time. The book ...

This compendium of ancient mysteries and controversial knowledge is "an excellent briefing on the genre and its complexities" ( Fortean Times).Where did "modern" civilization begin? What lies beneath the waves? Do myths describe interstellar impact? How'd they lift that stone? Was the Ark of the Covenant a mechanical device? Were there survivors of an Atlantean catastrophe? Who really discovered the "New" World? "Hidden history" continues to fascinate an ev...

After decades of attacks on the bureaucracy and recent efforts by political leaders to undermine democracy, public servants are tired, burned out, and questioning the value of public service. This is the first book dedicated to exploring public administration’s knowledge of the work-life balance relationship, offering actionable strategies to create healthier, more compassionate workplaces that enhance individual well-being and organizational performance.Work-Life Balance in th...

Louis Brownlow, one of public administration’s historical thinkers, once argued, “[T]he principal requirement of a good administrator is an insatiable curiosity.” This book is rooted in the notion that public administrators must practice insatiable curiosity to be effective, fair, and democratic. By seeking to uncover how the world works, and therefore practicing curiosity, public administrators may be more likely to move toward evidence-based decisions, improving the efficacy and efficien...

In the summer of 1861, Americans were preoccupied by the question of which states would join the secession movement and which would remain loyal to the Union. This question was most fractious in the border states of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri. In Missouri, it was largely settled at Wilson’s Creek on August 10, 1861, in a contest that is rightly considered the second major battle of the Civil War.In providing the first in-depth narrative and analysis of this important but larg...

This is an excellent introduction to the history, teachings, administrative structure and the community of the Bahai Faith, the youngest and one of the fastest growing of the world’s independent religions. The authors trace the religion’s growth from its obscure beginnings in Iran during the nineteenth century to the present day. It has spread to virtually every part of the world, has established its administrative institutions in over 200 nations and territories and embraces believers fro...

This book explores the issue and struggle of work-life balance in higher education. It provides a rare opportunity to shape the conversation surrounding work-life balance in academia and provide a venue for dialogue around balance that had previously been forced into secret.The challenges that surround work-life balance are something that we must all confront, but they are also something that is rarely discussed within academia. Faculty and graduate students face increasing demands...

Bill Robertson was one of our greatest pioneers and a tireless advocate for racial justice. One of his final acts was the completion of his memoirs. Lifting Every Voice reveals how the advances made during his lifetime were no foregone conclusion; without the passionate efforts of real people, our present could have been very different.The survivor of a traumatic childhood in the Green Book South, and the witness to his father's rage over racial inequity, Robertso...

This compelling book explores the dimensions of social equity by asking the leading equity scholars to reflect on the responsibility for social equity and how equity can be achieved.Social equity is concerned with fairness in the development and administration of public policies. Despite its importance, there has always been an uneasiness in how equity is discussed and obtained. While we acknowledge that social equity is important, we have struggled in our efforts to achieve it. Th...

This book explores the issue of international and comparative public administration and its role in the (Master of Public Administration) MPA program. The contents provide guidance for readers on how to effectively incorporate the perspectives into the classroom.Public administration is becoming an increasingly global field. Not only are scholars working across borders, but public service organizations that MPA graduates are extended to leave are increasingly required to work acros...