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1. Globales Engagement im Kalten Krieg. Internationale Solidarität in Ost- und Westdeutschland.

Author

Senger, Stefanie

Subjects
*SOLIDARITY, *COLD War, 1945-1991, *CIVIL rights movements, *BOAT people, *TWENTIETH century, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article presents a report from an April 21-22, 2016 conference in Potsdam, Germany on the history of international solidarity in East and West Germany during the Cold War. Topics of presentations delivered included West German solidarity with "Boat People" refugees, the connection between East German communism and Angela Davis of the the U.S. civil rights movement, and East German efforts to free South African political prisoner Nelson Mandela.

Published
2016

2. Wissen auf der Flucht. Deutsche Akademikerinnen und Akademiker im Ausland, 1933-45.

Author

Gerlach, Lisa

Subjects
*NAZI persecution of college teachers, *SOCIAL history, *SCHOLARS, *COLLEGE teachers -- Social conditions, *SOCIAL conditions of refugees, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *TWENTIETH century, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article presents a report from a December 17, 2015 conference on German academics in foreign countries during the Nazi era hosted by the Verband der Historiker und Historikerinnen Deutschlands e.V. historical society, the German Historical Institute Washington DC, and the Max Weber Stiftung endowment. Topics of presentations delivered included the persecution and displacement of German women scientists, the influence of arriving German refugees on American colleges and universities, and social conditions for asylum-seekers in the U.S.

Published
2016

3. The Practices of Structural Policy in Western Market Economies since the 1960s.

Author

Gerlach, Rüdiger

Subjects
*ECONOMICS conferences, *HISTORY of industrialization, *INDUSTRIAL policy, *PROTECTIONISM, *HISTORY of European integration, *HISTORY, *TWENTIETH century
Abstract

The article presents a report from a May 28-29, 2015 conference in Potsdam, Germany on structural economic policies since 1960. Topics of presentations delivered included the economic influence of industrialization in postwar Great Britain, protectionist American industrial policy in the 1960s and 1970s, and Greek perspectives on European integration and industrial policy.

Published
2015

4. Refocusing the Modern American Family.

Author

Schmidt-Ott, Cora

Subjects
*FAMILIES, *AMERICAN children, *INTERGENERATIONAL relations, *FAMILY policy, *FAMILIES in mass media, *FAMILY values, *TWENTIETH century, *HISTORY, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *UNITED States history, UNITED States social policy
Abstract

The article reports on a conference on the history of the family in the United States in the 20th century, held in Münster, Germany, from June 27-29, 2013. Topics of discussion included childhood and intergenerational relations, social and family policies, and the representation of families and family values in mass media.

Published
2013

5. "Bro's, Homes, Dudes". Men and Masculinities in the 20th Century American Family.

Author

Mester, Anika

Subjects
*MASCULINITY, *FAMILIES, *AMERICAN men, *GENDER role, *FATHERHOOD, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *HISTORY, *TWENTIETH century, *YOUNG men, *YOUTHS' sexual behavior, *UNITED States history, 20TH century United States history
Abstract

The article reports on the conference "'Bro's, Homes, Dudes': Men and Masculinities in the 20th Century American Family," held at the University of Münster, Germany, from December 2-4, 2010. Papers approached the subject from various angles, including young men's sexualities, the gender politics of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and debates about absent fathers and good fatherhood. Presenters included Isabel Heinemann, Michael Kimmel, and Jürgen Martschukat.

Published
2011

9. The Jet Sex.

Author

Ortlepp, Anke

Subjects
*FLIGHT attendants, *WOMEN employees, *NONFICTION, *TWENTIETH century, *HISTORY
Published
2015

10. Moral Leaders.

Author

Lüthe, Martin

Subjects
*MASS media, *NONFICTION, *TWENTIETH century, *HISTORY
Published
2015

13. Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s.

Author

Peyton, Caroline

Subjects
*BOHEMIANISM, *NONFICTION, *HISTORY, *TWENTIETH century, VIEUX Carre (New Orleans, La.)
Abstract

A review of the book "Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s," by John Shelton Reed is presented.

Published
2013

14. Is There Hope for Higher Education in the South?

Author

Urban, Wayne

Subjects
*ACADEMIC freedom, *NONFICTION, *HISTORY, *TWENTIETH century
Abstract

A review of the book "The New Southern University: Academic Freedom and Liberalism at UNC," by Charles J. Holden is presented.

Published
2013

16. World War I and the Origins of U.S. Military Intelligence.

Author

Demchak, Tony

Subjects
*WORLD War I, *MILITARY intelligence, *NONFICTION, *TWENTIETH century, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article reviews the book "World War I and the Origins of U.S. Military Intelligence," by James L. Gilbert.

Published
2013

20. J. Edgar Hoover's Smutty Obsession.

Author

Loftin, Craig

Subjects
*OBSCENITY (Law), *NONFICTION, *TWENTIETH century, *HISTORY
Abstract

A review of the book "The FBI's Obscene File: J. Edgar Hoover and the Bureau's Crusade Against Smut," by Douglas M. Charles is presented.

Published
2012

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