"In the late nineteenth century, if ethnologists in the United States recognized African American culture, they often perceived it as something to be overcome and left behind. At the same time, they were committed to salvaging “disappearing” Native American culture by curating objects, narrating practices, and recording languages. In Anthropology and the Racial Politics of Culture, Lee D. Baker examines theories of race and culture devel ..."
From Savage to Negro(1st Edition) Anthropology and the Construction of Race, 1896-1954 by LeeD. Baker Paperback, 313 Pages, Published 1998 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-21168-1, ISBN: 0-520-21168-5
"Lee D. Baker explores what racial categories mean to the American public and how these meanings are reinforced by anthropology, popular culture, and the law. Focusing on the period between two landmark Supreme Court decisions--Plessy v. Ferguson (the so-called "separate but equal" doctrine established in 1896) and Brown v. Board of Education (the public school desegregation decision of 1954)--Baker shows how racial categories change ove ..."
"Winner, Silver Medal in the Travel Category, 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Honorable Mention, 2016 Foreword Indies Award in Travel An anthology of entertaining accounts of travel through Yellowstone, this book takes readers back to 1871, before it was a tourist destination, through the time when autos were allowed into the park. The adventurers include an intrepid mother who posted the sign “Park or Bust” on her family’s covered wa ..."
Life in America(1st Edition) Identity and Everyday Experience by LeeD. Baker, Wiley-Blackwell Paperback, 464 Pages, Published 2003 by Wiley-Blackwell Ilustrado ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-0564-4, ISBN: 1-4051-0564-X
"Life in America: Identity and Everyday Experience is a fascinating collection of readings that explores how people negotiate identity in the United States today. Brings together readings that provide a thoroughly engaging and fascinating look at central issues of identity and what it means to be American. Explores the tension between identity and identification to help readers begin to understand how people creatively confront the ..."
From Savage to Negro Anthropology and the Construction of Race, 1896-1954 by LeeD. Baker Hardcover, 338 Pages, Published 1998 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-21167-4, ISBN: 0-520-21167-7
"Lee D. Baker explores what racial categories mean to the American public and how these meanings are reinforced by anthropology, popular culture, and the law. Focusing on the period between two landmark Supreme Court decisions—Plessy v. Ferguson (the so-called "separate but equal" doctrine established in 1896) and Brown v. Board of Education (the public school desegregation decision of 1954)—Baker shows how racial categories change over ..."
"Master content from the textbook with this helpful study tool! Designed to accompany Ignatavicius' Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th edition, this workbook will assist students in understanding and applying material from each chapter in the text."
"Sparkly Vampires? Oh Pluuueeeaasse! Since when have there been sparkling vampires? Are they a new brand of champagne or what? Vampires are supposed to be wily, tricky, and even evil. And they never, ever sparkle. In this book, you’ll find stories with some refreshing takes on vampires: vampire heroes, vampire villains, humorous vampires, among others. Check out 27 stories with the most bite by Lyn McConchie, David Lee Summers, Cynthia W ..."
"Drawn from the Chu-tsing Li collection of modern and contemporary Chinese paintings--the finest and most comprehensive of its kind in the West--"A Tradition Redefined "is the first in-depth exploration of the development of Chinese ink painting during the last half century. These extraordinary paintings demonstrate the reinvigoration of classical techniques and materials by artists throughout Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and abroa ..."
C.D. The Man Behind the Message by Harold L. Lee, Benjamin Baker Sir Paperback, 251 Pages, Published 2013 by Review & Herald Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-8280-2787-8, ISBN: 0-8280-2787-0
"Book jacket. Few have been given a window into the man behind the message-until now. In this book you catch a rare glimpse into the personal trials and triumphs of this modern apostle."
"A Pew Study reports that only 2% of America's twelve million bloggers claim "religion, spirituality or faith" as their main topic. This leaves a great mission field in cyberspace, say contributors to The New Media Frontier, because the latest forms of communication present so many opportunities to promote the cause of Christ in other topics and fields. Before blindly jumping in, however, Christians need to weigh the possibilities agains ..."
"Race and Ideology reveals how various strands of racial thinking and behavior are crucial for maintaining the unequal distribution of wealth that is more pronounced in the U.S. than in any other advanced industrial country. Though primarily concerned with the U.S., this collection contains chapters on other societies in order to highlight commonalties and the global nature of the race/color problem. This book proposes a new understandi ..."
Life in America(1st Edition) Identity and Everyday Experience by LeeD. Baker Hardcover, 464 Pages, Published 2003 by Wiley-Blackwell Ilustrado ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-0563-7, ISBN: 1-4051-0563-1
"Life in America: Identity and Everyday Experience is a fascinating collection of readings that explores how people negotiate identity in the United States today. Brings together readings that provide a thoroughly engaging and fascinating look at central issues of identity and what it means to be American. Explores the tension between identity and identification to help readers begin to understand how people creatively confront the ..."
"According to Ira Jacknis, the first anthropological employment Boas ever secured
was in 1885 when he began organizing artifacts that Johan Jacobsen brought to
the Royal Ethnographic Museum of Berlin. ... Jacknis identifies Boas's work with
Jacobsen's artifacts and his initial introduction to the troupe of Bella Coola as a
transformative moment for Boas and his career; it was after all the peoples of the
Pacific Northwest “who were ..."
From Savage to Negro Anthropology and the Construction of Race, 1896-1954 by LeeD. Baker Digital, 313 Pages, Published 1998 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-92019-4, ISBN: 0-520-92019-8
"9. Franklin, From Slavery to Freedom, 334; Du Bois, “Open Letter to Woodrow
Wilson,” 236; Du Bois, “Dusk of Dawn,” 726; Huggins, Harlem Renaissance, 31.
10. Du Bois, “Open Letter to Woodrow Wilson,” 236. 11. Herbert Aptheker, ed., A
Documentary H of the Negro People in the United States: From the N .AA.C.P. to
the New Deal (New York: Citadel Press, 1990 [1973]), 65; Franklin, From Slavery
to Freedom, 334. 12. Aptheker, Documentary ..."
Icons(1st Edition) The DC Comics and Wildstorm Art of Jim Lee by Jim Lee, Bill Baker, William Baker, BakerLee Hardcover, 296 Pages, Published 2010 by Titan Books ISBN-13: 978-1-84576-519-4, ISBN: 1-84576-519-2
"One of the most successful and popular artists to work in comics, Jim Lee is revered by fans worldwide thanks to his hyper-dynamic artwork and innovative character and costume design.Now, his work on Batman and Superman — not to mention his legion of WildStorm heroes including WildC.A.T.s, Divine Right and Deathblow — is celebrated in this beautiful hardback, which includes an exclusive interview with Jim Lee, a tour of his studio ..."
Duke and Dawn(Large Print) A fun read aloud illustrated tongue twisting tale brought to you by the letter "D". (Book 4) by Sally LeeBaker Paperback, 46 Pages, Published 2013 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Large Print ISBN-13: 978-1-4935-0708-5, ISBN: 1-4935-0708-7
"Duke Duck and Dawn Dove, detectives, decide to help Derek Donkey discover why water at the dock is disappearing. Fourth of a series of ABC alliterative stories, Duke and Dawn emphasizes each letter "d" or "D" with a bold font. Children as well as ESL (English as a second language) students will enjoy the fun story while learning the many uses of the letter “D” and finding the hidden letter in each picture."
Villainy and Maddness Washington's Flying Camp by Richard LeeBaker Paperback, 116 Pages, Published 2010 by Clearfield ISBN-13: 978-0-8063-5506-1, ISBN: 0-8063-5506-9
"The full story of Washington's Flying Camp is told for the first time in Richard Lee Baker's new book, "Villainy and Maddness" Washington's Flying Camp."
The Politics of Neurodiversity(1st Edition) Why Public Policy Matters (Disability in Society) by Dana LeeBaker Hardcover, 239 Pages, Published 2011 by Lynne Rienner Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-754-2, ISBN: 1-58826-754-7
"How can society best respond to people with atypical neurological development? Should we concentrate on providing medical care, or on ensuring civil rights? Addressing these questions, Dana Lee Baker offers a provocative analysis of the ways that intersecting agendas prevention, civil rights, providing specialized care, and celebrating disability culture compete to make disability rights policy. The result is a thoughtful and timely con ..."