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June 20
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David
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Mother Night (Paperback)
by Kurt Vonnegut
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read in June, 2008
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David
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Punishment And Inequality in America (Hardcover)
by Bruce Western
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February 08
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David
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Breakfast of Champions (Paperback)
by Kurt Vonnegut
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read in March, 2008
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January 17
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David
marked as to-read:
The Sirens of Titan (Paperback)
by Kurt Vonnegut
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David
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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor (Paperback)
by David S. Landes
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David
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Chronicles, Volume 1 (Hardcover)
by Bob Dylan
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read in December, 2007
David said:
"I suppose I expected too much in hoping that Dylan would reveal some juicy tidbits or insightful commentary from the mid-60s and 70s when he was turning out some of my favorite albums. It was certainly interesting, however, to read about his influen...more
I suppose I expected too much in hoping that Dylan would reveal some juicy tidbits or insightful commentary from the mid-60s and 70s when he was turning out some of my favorite albums. It was certainly interesting, however, to read about his influences in music and literature, from the obvious in Woody Guthrie to the lesser-known in Thucydides....less
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October 15
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David
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IncaGold/ Inca Or: 3000 Years of Advanced Civilisations Masterpieces from Peru's Larco Museum/ 3000 Ans De Civilsations Developpees Joyaux Du Musee Larco-Perou (Paperback)
by Meinrad Maria Grewenig
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read in September, 2007
David said:
"Full of large, vibrantly colored pictures, however, could probably stand to include a bit more description of the works.
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June 07
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David
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The Birth of African-American Culture: An Anthropological Perspective (Paperback)
by Sidney W. Mintz, Richard Price
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read in June, 2007
David said:
"This essay examines the study of African-American culture through an analysis of methods previously employed in the field. A focus is placed on the cultural heterogeneity of African slaves and manner in which this circumstance affected the formation...more
This essay examines the study of African-American culture through an analysis of methods previously employed in the field. A focus is placed on the cultural heterogeneity of African slaves and manner in which this circumstance affected the formation of African-American institutions. Mintz and Price present a multitude of opportunities for further research but do not thoroughly expand upon many in this small volume....less
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June 04
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David
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Greetings from E Street: The Story of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Hardcover)
by Robert Santelli
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recommended for: Fans of the Boss
read in March, 2007
David said:
"Nice history of the band from its earliest years. Comes with lots of replica memorabilia which adds to the fun.
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David
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A Way Out: America's Ghettos and the Legacy of Racism (Hardcover)
by Owen Fiss
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read in June, 2007
David said:
"In this book, Fiss provides a proposal to improve the lives of inner city residents by subsidizing residential relocation for these families. While Fiss' proposal is nothing new, the critiques which follow offer some very important considerations fo...more
In this book, Fiss provides a proposal to improve the lives of inner city residents by subsidizing residential relocation for these families. While Fiss' proposal is nothing new, the critiques which follow offer some very important considerations for any plans which aim to tackle the issues faced by the urban poor....less
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