Author: David William Foster
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786473649
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Part of the self-image of Phoenix is that the city has no history and that anything of importance happened yesterday. Also that Phoenix, the Arizona state capital, is a "clean" city (despite a past of police corruption and social oppression). The "real" Phoenix, easygoing, sun-drenched, a place of ever-expanding development and economic growth, guarantees, it is said, an enviable lifestyle, low taxes, and unfettered personal freedom and opportunity. Little of this is true. Phoenix has been described as one of the least sustainable cities in the country. This sixth largest urban area of the United States has an alarmingly superficial and tourism-oriented discourse among its leaders. This book examines a series of narrative works (novels, theater, chronicles, investigative reporting, personal accounts, editorial cartooning, even a children's television program) that question this discourse in a frequently stinging fashion. The works examined are anchored in a critical understanding of the dominant urban myths of Greater Phoenix, and an awareness of how all the newness, modernity and fun-in-the-sun mentality mask a uniquely dystopian human experience.
Glimpses of Phoenix
Author: David William Foster
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476602212
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Part of the self-image of Phoenix is that the city has no history and that anything of importance happened yesterday. Also that Phoenix, the Arizona state capital, is a "clean" city (despite a past of police corruption and social oppression). The "real" Phoenix, easygoing, sun-drenched, a place of ever-expanding development and economic growth, guarantees, it is said, an enviable lifestyle, low taxes, and unfettered personal freedom and opportunity. Little of this is true. Phoenix has been described as one of the least sustainable cities in the country. This sixth largest urban area of the United States has an alarmingly superficial and tourism-oriented discourse among its leaders. This book examines a series of narrative works (novels, theater, chronicles, investigative reporting, personal accounts, editorial cartooning, even a children's television program) that question this discourse in a frequently stinging fashion. The works examined are anchored in a critical understanding of the dominant urban myths of Greater Phoenix, and an awareness of how all the newness, modernity and fun-in-the-sun mentality mask a uniquely dystopian human experience.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476602212
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Part of the self-image of Phoenix is that the city has no history and that anything of importance happened yesterday. Also that Phoenix, the Arizona state capital, is a "clean" city (despite a past of police corruption and social oppression). The "real" Phoenix, easygoing, sun-drenched, a place of ever-expanding development and economic growth, guarantees, it is said, an enviable lifestyle, low taxes, and unfettered personal freedom and opportunity. Little of this is true. Phoenix has been described as one of the least sustainable cities in the country. This sixth largest urban area of the United States has an alarmingly superficial and tourism-oriented discourse among its leaders. This book examines a series of narrative works (novels, theater, chronicles, investigative reporting, personal accounts, editorial cartooning, even a children's television program) that question this discourse in a frequently stinging fashion. The works examined are anchored in a critical understanding of the dominant urban myths of Greater Phoenix, and an awareness of how all the newness, modernity and fun-in-the-sun mentality mask a uniquely dystopian human experience.
Glimpses of Phoenix
Author: David William Foster
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786473649
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Part of the self-image of Phoenix is that the city has no history and that anything of importance happened yesterday. Also that Phoenix, the Arizona state capital, is a "clean" city (despite a past of police corruption and social oppression). The "real" Phoenix, easygoing, sun-drenched, a place of ever-expanding development and economic growth, guarantees, it is said, an enviable lifestyle, low taxes, and unfettered personal freedom and opportunity. Little of this is true. Phoenix has been described as one of the least sustainable cities in the country. This sixth largest urban area of the United States has an alarmingly superficial and tourism-oriented discourse among its leaders. This book examines a series of narrative works (novels, theater, chronicles, investigative reporting, personal accounts, editorial cartooning, even a children's television program) that question this discourse in a frequently stinging fashion. The works examined are anchored in a critical understanding of the dominant urban myths of Greater Phoenix, and an awareness of how all the newness, modernity and fun-in-the-sun mentality mask a uniquely dystopian human experience.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786473649
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Part of the self-image of Phoenix is that the city has no history and that anything of importance happened yesterday. Also that Phoenix, the Arizona state capital, is a "clean" city (despite a past of police corruption and social oppression). The "real" Phoenix, easygoing, sun-drenched, a place of ever-expanding development and economic growth, guarantees, it is said, an enviable lifestyle, low taxes, and unfettered personal freedom and opportunity. Little of this is true. Phoenix has been described as one of the least sustainable cities in the country. This sixth largest urban area of the United States has an alarmingly superficial and tourism-oriented discourse among its leaders. This book examines a series of narrative works (novels, theater, chronicles, investigative reporting, personal accounts, editorial cartooning, even a children's television program) that question this discourse in a frequently stinging fashion. The works examined are anchored in a critical understanding of the dominant urban myths of Greater Phoenix, and an awareness of how all the newness, modernity and fun-in-the-sun mentality mask a uniquely dystopian human experience.
A Glimpse of the Wonders of Creation
Author: Leonora C. Prince
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Creation
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Creation
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Jefferson Highway in Oklahoma: The Historic Osage Trace
Author: Jonita Mullins
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439658889
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Oklahoma's central location makes it a natural crossroads, and the trails of yesterday became the superhighways of today. Perhaps the best example is Route 69, also known as the Jefferson Highway. The paved highway was begun in 1915, but its course was heavily traveled for centuries before that. Engineers could map no better path than the generations who cut it through the wilderness out of necessity. Author Jonita Mullins leads a journey along this ancient way that recalls some of Oklahoma's most important history and celebrates some of its most fascinating characters.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439658889
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Oklahoma's central location makes it a natural crossroads, and the trails of yesterday became the superhighways of today. Perhaps the best example is Route 69, also known as the Jefferson Highway. The paved highway was begun in 1915, but its course was heavily traveled for centuries before that. Engineers could map no better path than the generations who cut it through the wilderness out of necessity. Author Jonita Mullins leads a journey along this ancient way that recalls some of Oklahoma's most important history and celebrates some of its most fascinating characters.
Crossing Borders a Glimpse of the Unknown
Author: Victor B. Jimenez
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664129553
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
This book is about real experiences that I have experienced at least the first 25. The mysteries section are stories that were told to me.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664129553
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
This book is about real experiences that I have experienced at least the first 25. The mysteries section are stories that were told to me.
Glimpses of Glory
Author: David Adam
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 0819218650
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Glimpses of Glory is the second in a three-volume collection of prayers and other resources based on the New Common Worship Lectionary used widely around the world. Written in the Celtic style for which the author is well-known, and linked to the Sunday readings, these prayers and intercessions may be used by congregations for the Prayers of the People, as well as by individuals seeking to supplement their personal devotions.
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 0819218650
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Glimpses of Glory is the second in a three-volume collection of prayers and other resources based on the New Common Worship Lectionary used widely around the world. Written in the Celtic style for which the author is well-known, and linked to the Sunday readings, these prayers and intercessions may be used by congregations for the Prayers of the People, as well as by individuals seeking to supplement their personal devotions.
Sunset
Remembering Phoenix
Author:
Publisher: Remembering
ISBN: 9781683368731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
With the coming of the railroad in the late nineteenth century, the town of Phoenix in the Territory of Arizona would experience a rapid inflow of settlers who would call themselves Phoenicians and help to bring about Arizona statehood in 1912. In a selection of fine historic images from his best-selling book Historic Photos of Phoenix, Eduardo Obregón Pagán provides a revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of Phoenix. More than a hundred images collected in Remembering Phoenix offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of this unique desert community, from its early days to the recent past. Published in vivid black-and-white, these images communicate the historic events and everyday life of two centuries of Americans building a unique and prosperous western American city. Remembering Phoenix is sure to captivate anyone curious about the city's past, from the student of history to the local history buff.
Publisher: Remembering
ISBN: 9781683368731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
With the coming of the railroad in the late nineteenth century, the town of Phoenix in the Territory of Arizona would experience a rapid inflow of settlers who would call themselves Phoenicians and help to bring about Arizona statehood in 1912. In a selection of fine historic images from his best-selling book Historic Photos of Phoenix, Eduardo Obregón Pagán provides a revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of Phoenix. More than a hundred images collected in Remembering Phoenix offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of this unique desert community, from its early days to the recent past. Published in vivid black-and-white, these images communicate the historic events and everyday life of two centuries of Americans building a unique and prosperous western American city. Remembering Phoenix is sure to captivate anyone curious about the city's past, from the student of history to the local history buff.
In A Glimpse Of A Dream
Author: Jesse Stokes
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 148099913X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
In A Glimpse Of A Dream (PB) By: Jesse Stokes Justin Craig is going through midlife crisis, desperately searching for deeper meaning and fulfillment of his now sinking life. While losing his faith in himself and God, he begins to have very lucid dreams where he commits to spiritual covenants in hopes of redeeming his faith. These dreamscape covenants affect real-world decisions and events as ancient atrocities race against future justice. Murder, framing, revenge and redemption play out in a whirlwind of revelations as Justin sojourns through this amazing spiritual-dreamscape-thriller-adventure, leading him to rediscover his real purpose and his faith in God.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 148099913X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
In A Glimpse Of A Dream (PB) By: Jesse Stokes Justin Craig is going through midlife crisis, desperately searching for deeper meaning and fulfillment of his now sinking life. While losing his faith in himself and God, he begins to have very lucid dreams where he commits to spiritual covenants in hopes of redeeming his faith. These dreamscape covenants affect real-world decisions and events as ancient atrocities race against future justice. Murder, framing, revenge and redemption play out in a whirlwind of revelations as Justin sojourns through this amazing spiritual-dreamscape-thriller-adventure, leading him to rediscover his real purpose and his faith in God.
New Home, A? Who'Ll Follow?; Or, Glimpse
Author: Caroline M. Kirkland
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1425029000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1425029000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description