Start Young and Grow Rich: Seven Steps to Financial Independence for High School

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Start Young and Grow Rich: Seven Steps to Financial Independence for High School
Phil Horton
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Despite living in one of the richest nations on earth, most people in the United States fail to achieve financial independence. Start Young and Grow Rich provides a step-by-step guide to wealth accumulation that has proven itself across the test of time. This common-sense guide to saving and investing illuminates the path to financial success for young and old alike.

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In this exceptional book, market specialist Michael Peters gives a complete overview of the derivative market, including its products, applications, and the latest strategies and uses of derivatives to hedge, speculate, and adjust the overall performance of a portfolio. Among the topics included are:

* derivatives as a class of securities * description of the major derivative products * exotic and specialized derivatives * portfolio applications * hedging and protecting market positions * special applications of derivatives * glossary of terms.

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Any course in sociological or political theory requires a keen understanding of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Yet, for undergraduates, their first encounter with the ideas of these three thinkers often proves a difficult experience. Now, Ken Morrison offers students a clear, exhaustive guide to the key ideas produced by Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Not only does he explain the meaning of key ideas but he also places them in their appropriate historical context. Students therefore gain an immediate grasp of both the roots and contemporary relevance of the concepts presented--and, just as important, how they relate to classical tradition. In addition, an unparalleled glossary is included. If you are teaching a course on sociological or political theory--or if you want a quick brush-up on the ideas of these three key thinkers--look no further than this volume. "This is an excellent introduction to classical social theory. For most students it is the only book on the subject that they will need. The expositions are clear and comprehensive, outlining with almost alarming clarity ideas with which many of us have to struggle." --Alan Bryman, Professor of Social Research, Loughborough University

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this book is a must have.......2005-10-04

I'm a Sociology major who got this book at the recommendation of one of my teachers. It is a very helpful book though it would be nice if it included Parsons/Structural Functionalism as well.

Best available discussion of the works of social theory........1997-07-13

This is an outstanding book! It is the clearest, most explicit exposition of the central works of Marx, Durkheim and Weber available. Its theoretical discussions surpasses all secondary literature I know of including the treatments of Giddens, Aron, Nisbet, Zeitlin, Ritzer and Turner. Its strongest sections include discussions of the materialist theory of history, alienation, theory of suicide, rationalization and the Protestant ethic. In addition, the book contains a concept glossary describing in the clearest way possible terms such as ideology, anomie, means of production, division of labour etc. The book is superb for undergraduates and graduates in political and social theory

Max Weber and Karl Marx (Routledge Sociology Classics)

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Lowith's Argument Remains Important

Max Weber and Karl Marx (Routledge Sociology Classics)
Karl Lowith
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From Hegel to Nietzsche

ASIN: 0415093813

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Karl Lowith's study of Max Weber and Karl Marx is a key text in modern interpretations of the theme of alienation in Marxist theory and the subject of rationalization in Weber's sociology. Lowith's philosophical approach, a product of Heidegger's existentialism, shows how both Marx and Weber work toward a common "life-philosophy." Lowith's analysis of the philosophical anthropology of Marxist theory and sociology also demonstrates that much of the ideological dispute between these two branches of thought is the result of a mutual misunderstanding. Lowith's book remains the best short introduction to the differences and similarities between Weber and Marx. This edition includes a preface from Professor Bryan S. Turner, in which he demonstrates the book's relevance to contemporary sociology.

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Lowith's Argument Remains Important.......2003-06-10

Lowith's 1932 essay on Marx and Weber remains the definitive statement of the deep commonalities between these two thinkers. That is, it argues that Weber's central concern is to develop a fundamental theory of capitalism, as with Marx. For decades, it was "necessary" to attempt to parry Marx with Weber. Lowith's stood as an accusation of "bad faith" with regard to all such attempts, especially those who would evacuate Weber of all critique, even if only existential. Derek Sayer's "Capitalism and Modernity" is perhaps most in the spirit of this minor masterpiece.

Capitalism and Modernity: An Excursus on Marx and Weber

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Capitalism and Modernity: An Excursus on Marx and Weber
Derek Sayer
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ASIN: 0415017289

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The nature of modernity, and its connection with capitalism, are questions at the heart of contemporary sociological debate. In Capitalism and Modernity, Derek Sayer critically re-examines the answers given by two of the greatest social theorists of capitalism, Karl Marx and Max Weber. He provides a fresh reading of both men's work, and breaks new ground in showing the remarkable relevance of their thought to the modern condition. From behind the well-worn stereotypes of "the Marx-Weber debate" emerges a disturbing critique of modern sociality, subjectivity, and power which has lost none of its intellectual force or moral relevance.

Clearly and compellingly written, Capitalism and Modernity is a major work of original scholarship. As an authoritative yet accessible commentary on a debate central to modern sociology and politics, this work is likely to become a seminal text in social theory.

Marx, Durkheim, Weber: Formations of Modern Social Thought

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Excellent course text for sociological theory!

Marx, Durkheim, Weber: Formations of Modern Social Thought
Kenneth Morrison
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"This is an excellent introduction to classical social theory. For most students it is the only book on the subject that they will need. The expositions are clear and comprehensive, outlining with almost alarming clarity ideas which many of us have to struggle." - Alan Bryman, The Management Centre, University of Leicester

This Second Edition is a thoroughly revised, expanded version of the bestselling student text in classical social theory. Author Kenneth Morrison provides an authoritative, accessible undergraduate guide to the three pivotal figures in the classical tradition. Readable and stimulating, the Second Edition of Marx, Durkheim, Weber: Formations of Modern Social Thought explains the key ideas of these thinkers and situates them in their historical and philosophical contexts. This book gives students an immediate understanding of what is distinctive and relevant about these giants of sociology.

With a glossary of over 150 entries, this new edition refines the material, extends the analysis, and enhances student appreciation. This text is essential reading for undergraduate students studying sociological theory in courses such as Classical Sociological Theory and Sociological Theory.

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Excellent course text for sociological theory!.......2007-09-22

This is an excellent course text for sociological theory. Students will find this book to be one of the best overall guides to classical social theory and the central ideas of Marx, Durkheim and Weber. It is especially useful for writing term assignments and essays on all topics related to sociological theory because of the extent of the factual information provided and because the concept glossary offers students the clearest definitions of all the central terms and concepts found in the works of classical theory.

Politics, Character, and Culture: Perspectives from Hans Gerth (Contributions in Sociology)

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Politics, Character, and Culture: Perspectives from Hans Gerth (Contributions in Sociology)

Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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An Invitation to Critical Sociology
Donald A. Hansen
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Capitalism and Modern Social Theory: An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber

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Great Book for Sociology Theory Students
Seeing master through master
Great Book!
As good an analysis as there is... even 30 years later

Capitalism and Modern Social Theory: An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber
Anthony Giddens
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521082935

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Giddens’s analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Weber has become the classic text for any student seeking to understand the three thinkers who established the basic framework of contemporary sociology. The first three sections of the book, based on close textual examination of the original sources, contain separate treatments of each writer. The author demonstrates the internal coherence of their respective contributions to social theory. The concluding section discusses the principal ways in which Marx can be compared with the other two authors, and discusses misconceptions of some conventional views on the subject.

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Great Book for Sociology Theory Students.......2003-08-04

Giddens outdid himself for sure! He definitely knew that me and my friends would use this book in our Sociology theory assignment as supplemental reading to aid out paper. Although I did not read this book from cover to cover, it found the Durkheim commentary very useful. Two of my friends also used the Weber and Marx sections, and thanked me so much for purchasing the book. Giddens gets straight to the point, explaning himself very clearly to the reader . . . which is often difficult in theory. The best way to use the book is to look up your subject of interest in the index while you have your primary source in front of you. Enjoy it and save it . . . it'll come in handy een after you're done with your theory class.

Seeing master through master.......2002-06-27

Giddens is the most well-known British social scientist after Keynes and one of three masters in sociology with Bourdieu and Habermas. This book has been widely used as textbook in classes on the history of sociology, while his more recent book, ¡®Introduction to Sociology¡¯ ahs occupied most introductory classes of sociology.
1. Giddens might be the best and deepest understander of three father of sociology. The prestige and appeal of his structuration theory might be rooted in that mastery. Before proposed the outline of structuration theory in ¡®New Rules of Sociological Method¡¯, he spent about ten years in digging into three founders: Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. This book is the fruit of that effort.
Unlike usual textbook, this book us not simple introduction to classical theorists. The need to read classics lies in the problem sociology poses to itself: ¡®what is the modernity?¡¯ Whereas other sister disciplines pose somewhat narrower problems-capitalism for economics, democracy for political sciences- sociology questions the modernity itself. That¡¯s the very problem three fathers posed over a century ago. But still we question the same problem in the way they set. So we should always return to classics when meeting the fundamental problem.
2. The style of this book is clear, easy-to-follow, and jargon-free enough to be used in undergraduate introductory class. But it doesn¡¯t mean that there is no depth in this book. Giddens argues that thoughts of Weber and Durkheim should be understood as the reaction to Marx. His emphasis is convincing and offers a good standpoint to look up three fathers as a whole. Such a point is invaluable to beginners. Moreover, his interpretations are opposite to conventional wisdom, with solid grounds. He contends that there is no discontinuity between young Marx and late Marx, against humanist views like Frankfurt school¡¯s and structuralist exposition like Althusser¡¯s; there is no inconsistency I Weber. He was always a radical neo-Kantian; the relationship of Weber and Marx should be seen as creative tension rather than antagonism; Durkheim¡¯s point lies in not primarily in ¡®the problem of order¡¯ but in the changing nature of order in the context of social development.

Great Book!.......2001-01-21

Well, to sort of disagree with the previous review, I feel that this book is great for Undergrads! I, myself had the opportunity to read this book in a social theory class and have since relied upon Giddens excellent analysis of these theorists! It really helped me grasp the detailed (and often times confusing) ideas and theories of the classical theorists. After reading the book, I was able to more fully understand the actual works of these individuals. I use this book as reference guide to refer back to what Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber said.

As good an analysis as there is... even 30 years later.......2000-06-16

I'm quite surprised this hasn't been reviewed yet; it's a wonderful book. Likely not for undergrads, Giddens is able to tie together in novel ways some of the key concepts that connect the writings of Marx, Weber and Durkheim. A good deal of the book summarizes the key writings of each author-- which is useful in itself-- and supports much of the summary material with compelling quotes and citations of both the author in question, as well as others who have done secondary analyses. Giddens also devotes a few chapters to analyzing the three authors in comparison, and spends a good deal of time teasing out differences between the three that were not, for me at least, apparent right away. In other words, a solid and original analysis. Not five stars because there was less on similarities of thought between the authors than I would have liked to have seen (and no explicit comparative analysis of Weber and Durkheim, only Marx vis-a-vis the other two), but this is probably due to the fact that Marx, Weber and Durkheim diverge in so many fundamental ways. Nevertheless, truly a must read for those who want to begin to get a grip on classical western social theory in a more sophisticated fashion than what most textbooks (which this is not) might have to offer. Get it, because if it's this old and still in print in the academic world, there's a reason for it...

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Classical Sociological Theory: A Reader
Ian Mcintosh
Manufacturer: NYU Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 0814755739
Release Date: 1997-05-01

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Over the years, many textbooks have been written about the troika of sociological geniuses, Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Too often, however, these works have been mere distillations of the views of the great thinkers. They did not intend nor could they hope to capture the subtleties and nuances of the original texts.

With the publication of Ian McIntosh's Classical Sociological Theory: A Reader, extracts of the most relevant and noteworthy works of the classical sociological thinkers are available for the first time in a single volume. Here we find lengthy excerpts from Marx's Communist Manifesto and The German Ideology, Weber's Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Durkheim's The Division of Labour in Society and Suicide: A Study in Sociology. Generous portions of fifteen other texts are included here, as well as selected correspondence of Karl Marx.

Each extract is prefaced by an introduction which provides the reader with essential background information on each author's Weltanschauung, without telling the student what to think or encapsulating the excerpt to follow. Brief biographies of the principals and guides for further reading provide the student with a frame of reference for the texts.

Classical Sociological Theory: A Reader is not a replacement for the full texts in the original. It is, however, an enticement, whetting the appetite for further exploration of the masters of sociological thought.

Einfuhrung in die Gesellschaftstheorie: Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft u. Staat bei Marx u. Weber (Campus Studium : Kritische Sozialwissenschaft)

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Einfuhrung in die Gesellschaftstheorie: Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft u. Staat bei Marx u. Weber (Campus Studium : Kritische Sozialwissenschaft)

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Gesellschaftsanalyse, Erkenntnis- und Wissenschaftstheorie bei Karl Marx und Max Weber: Uberlegungen zur einer theoretischen Neuorientierung (European ... studies. Series XXXI, Political science)

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Gesellschaftsanalyse, Erkenntnis- und Wissenschaftstheorie bei Karl Marx und Max Weber: Uberlegungen zur einer theoretischen Neuorientierung (European ... studies. Series XXXI, Political science)
Irene Zodel
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Introductory, yet useful

Insightful review - by Jameson Thottam

Excellent guide to understanding the basics of the industry

The Bank Director's Handbook: The Board Member's Guide to Banking & Bank Management (Bankline Publication)
Benton E. Gup
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The Bank Analyst's Handbook: Money, Risk and Conjuring Tricks

ASIN: 1557387923

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The Bank Director's Handbook provides directors with the information they need to perform their legal and operational duties, as well as deal with the banking issues they face. These issues include strategic planning, lending decisions, interest rate risk, the use of derivaties, and more. More than a review of the legal and regulatory issues that bank management face, The Bank Director's Handbook is a well-rounded management guide that provides the essential information that bankers need daily. The Handbook is an excellent tool for assisting board members in prudent decision-making for a more effective financial institution. Coverage includes: Pertinent information on board and institutional compliance. The risks of managing asset/liability; Valuable clues and red flags for fraud and insider abuse. The Handbook is necessary to assist board members in prudent decision-making for a more effective financial institution.

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Introductory, yet useful.......2007-07-05

One imortant thing to keep in mind is that this book was written over 10 years ago, so many of the current inustry issues and trends won't be addressed.

This book is useful for the complete layperson who somehow finds him/herself sitting on a bank board, which would be somewhat unusual. However, the appendices have solid information related to problem loans, and give sample lending policies. Also, the bank described well the interaction of the various parties at a bank; the auditors, examiners, etc.

Insightful review - by Jameson Thottam.......2005-09-12

I purchased this book as a good primer for entering banking (specifically IndyMac Bank). When I joined retail banking (previously only having worked in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley) I was able to expand my knowledge on various areas of the retail banking beyond just what I-Banking had taught (e.g.,, valuation, SEC II & SEC III stat techniques, tax implications and flippying and insider trading tips of how to find/negotiate the best properties).

I would highly recommend this book to others in this field.

- Jameson Thottam

Excellent guide to understanding the basics of the industry.......1997-10-19

One of the best summaries of the main marketing and economic forces shaping banks: how banks can find competitive advantage, price products, measure their performance, segment their markets, create barriers to imitation, manage risk. For NON-banking professionals (lawyers, consultants, PR execs, etc.) who need a quick intro to the banking profession.

The Nonprofit Board Member's Guide To Lobbying And Advocacy

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The Nonprofit Board Member's Guide To Lobbying And Advocacy
Marcia Avner , and Kirsten Nielsen
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The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations: Shaping Public Policy at the State and Local Level

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Nonprofit lobbying is exciting, rewarding, honorable work. Lobbying is a proven way to advance issues, support good ideas, respond to crises, avert disasters, and ensure that an organization's work is adequately supported. Through lobbying, specific laws and regulations that will further an organization's mission can be identified and pressed for adoption. Public policies can be shaped and sustained to reflect an organization's values and priorities.

Institutional Review Board Member Handbook

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Institutional Review Board Member Handbook
Robert J. Amdur
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Designed to give IRB members the information they need to protect the rights and welfare of research subjects in a way that is both effective and efficient.

The Board Member's Companion: Understanding How to Make a Difference

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The Board Member's Companion: Understanding How to Make a Difference
Don Watson
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This easy-to-read and enjoyable book covers the broad knowledge base needed by a non-profit board member. It addresses board orientation, board leadership and board management processes. It carefully explains and illustrates how to implement theory and generality in specific and practical ways.

Legal Obligations of Nonprofit Boards: A Guidebook for Board Members

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Legal Obligations of Nonprofit Boards: A Guidebook for Board Members
Leifer
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Board Member Orientation: Strategies for Government Administrators

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Board Member Orientation: Strategies for Government Administrators
Holly, Ed. Kleinsasser
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The Board Member's Guide: A Beneficial Bestiary

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The Board Member's Guide: A Beneficial Bestiary
Jeanne H. Bradner
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This book uses a light-hearted look at the animal characteristics displayed by human board members to make serious points about such perpetual challenges as goal setting, power struggles and nonproductive behavior. Bradner, a nationally known consultant on not-for-profit and volunteer activity, offers practical guidelines for the role of the chair, the executive director and the board member in making board meetings more satisfying for all participants. The guide is helpful reading for volunteers and paid staff alike, whether on social service, arts, church, education, professional or governmental boards.

Board member's planner: A comprehensive planner and information record for positive-effective leadership

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Board member's planner: A comprehensive planner and information record for positive-effective leadership
Molly McGee
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Boardmanship: A handbook for school board members

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Boardmanship: A handbook for school board members
Craig Gifford
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Building the board;: A manual on recruiting and holding effective board members for your organization

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Building the board;: A manual on recruiting and holding effective board members for your organization
Harleigh Bradley Trecker
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Real Estate Appraising - Is it for You?
Connie Fyfe
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This is the first study of the life and works of Benedetto Vinaccesi (1666-1719), who, despite his present-day obscurity, was a gifted and, in his day, much-admired Italian composer from the period of Corelli. His significant corpus of works includes operas, oratorios, sonatas, cantatas, and
church music of many kinds, and Talbot's description brings to light their striking originality. More importantly, perhaps, since Vinaccesi's music harks back to an earlier generation of Italian composers (Legrenzi, Stradella, Colonna) yet also anticipates the later developments of Albinoni and
Vivaldi, it constitutes an unusual amalgam of elements identified today as "middle" and "late" baroque, and Talbot's survey is able to place in focus many neglected aspects of stylistic evolution in the years around 1700. His chronicle of the Vinaccesi family and description of the "citizen" class
to which it belonged is invaluable for the light it sheds on the place of the composer in seventeenth-century Italy. He also provides a wealth of other information on the society, institutions, and local history of Italy (especially Brescia and Venice) in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
The result is a rounded portrait of an important musician, which also serves to illuminate many aspects of the Italian baroque.

Benedetto Vinaccesi: A Musician in Brescia and Venice in the Age of Corelli.: An article from: Notes

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Benedetto Vinaccesi: A Musician in Brescia and Venice in the Age of Corelli.: An article from: Notes
Eleanor F. McCrickard
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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on March 1, 1996. The length of the article is 665 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Benedetto Vinaccesi: A Musician in Brescia and Venice in the Age of Corelli.
Author: Eleanor F. McCrickard
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1996
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: v52 Issue: n3 Page: p807(2)

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Compelling and well-written.......1999-05-20

This is an account of how shear luck and personal fortitude can enable a person to survive and continue to learn and grow under the most horrendous conditions.

As with all holocaust stories, from the beginning one knows the outcome, which in this case is happy. The middle and necessarily horrible part is told forcefully, but with a degree of detachment which makes it bearable. The tone reminded me of Frank McCourt's in Angela's Ashes.

The story of how the author put together a very successful life afterwards is fascinating. She also has sympathy for those who were not able to cope with the aftermath, and has substantial insight on the effects of the experience on herself and on her family.

In summary, very well written and an important addition to the record being left by this generation. They must tell their stories so that it never happens again.

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