This essay provides a detailed account of Edmund S. Morgan’s life and scholarly contributions, emphasizing his work on colonial American history. The analysis highlights Morgan’s exploration of social mobility in 17th-century England and its impact on colonial migration, …
The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s, was a defining moment in African American history. At the heart of this movement was Langston Hughes, a poet, novelist, and …
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At the dawn of the twentieth century, the echoes of cannon fire over Cuba and the Philippines signaled a seismic shift in American foreign policy. The era of American imperialism from 1898 to 1930 stands as a period of …
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The landscape of mental health treatment is ever-evolving, with researchers and clinicians constantly seeking more effective interventions. Among the most promising developments in recent years is psilocybin therapy for mental health, a treatment approach utilizing a natural psychedelic compound found …
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Editor’s Summary: Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” is a harrowing exploration of the Tyrone family’s struggles with addiction, illness, and deep-seated resentment. Set in 1912, the play focuses on Mary Tyrone’s battle with morphine addiction and the resulting …
Teacher’s Note: This essay delves into the diversity and complexity of Islam in the modern world, highlighting the historical context, sectarian divisions, variations in Islamic law, and the differing roles of women across Muslim societies. It emphasizes the importance of …
Since the 1920s, a certain view regarding meaning in art has dominated the Anglo-American universities and became almost dogma. This viewpoint insists that works of art should primarily be understood by how minds receive them rather than by the psychology …
William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily” provides clues that the reader can choose to acknowledge or ignore, but nowhere in the story does Faulkner clearly explain why Emily Grierson murdered Homer Barron. Faulkner has discussed the story, and …
Functionalism originated in the United States and initially coexisted with structuralism. Although functionalist beliefs diverged, their emphasis was always the same, the utility of consciousness and behavior in adjusting to the environment. The founder of the functionalist movement is usually …
This article explores the American Civil War, emphasizing its fundamental basis in the struggle over human rights and systemic oppression of Black Americans. It draws compelling parallels between the South’s defense of slavery and contemporary arguments used to …