Simple, not easy reflections on community, social responsibility and tolerance / Terrence Roberts.
| Author/creator | Roberts, Terrence J. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Little Rock, Arkansas : Parkhurst Brothers, Inc., Publishers, [2010] |
| Description | 191 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Reflections on community, social responsibility and tolerance |
| Contents | In quest of truth: exploding the mythology of our times -- Always tell the truth (but, don't always be telling it!) -- Navigating life's terrain -- Choosing to lead an ethical life -- Lessons from Little Rock -- Reflections on life in Little Rock -- Caring enough to confront -- Choosing nonviolence: the courage to be different -- Creating the beloved community -- Reshaping the mental map: cross-cultural life in the 21st century -- Relationships across lines of demarcation -- Self: the most important tool in multicultural intervention -- Life in the 21st century: coping with a legacy of racism -- Education: a power tool for the 21st century -- Seeking to explain Clarence -- Regarding Daisy: thoughts drafted in anticipation of a celebration of life -- Philander Smith College remarks -- The ongoing battle for equality -- Remarks delivered at the U.S. Postal Service -- Letter to Philander Smith College athletes -- Remarks at facing history benefit dinner -- A brief note about committing to fifth-level living -- The value of true education -- Building relationships: a Christian perspective -- Can there be any good thing here? -- In search of an open mind -- On the inauguration of Neal King as President of Antioch University -- Letter to Sen. Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential candidate -- President Barack Obama: thoughts and reflections. |
| Abstract | Roberts was one of the Little Rock Nine, facing an armed soldier who denied him access to Little Rock Central High School. He became a psychologist and a university dean. This books collects key speeches and public addresses that reflect his core values and concerns for our society. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009942594 |
| ISBN | 9781935166160 (hbk. : alk paper) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |