Lust for life

Article Abstract:

Author Mary Wesley wrote her first novel at the age of 67. The novel, entitled 'Jumping the Queue,' was rejected by several publishers before Macmillan Inc. decided to publish it. Wesley's ninth book will be promoted in the US by Viking in Mar. 1995.

Biography, Women writers, Women authors, Wesley, Mary

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Debt of honour

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to compensatory payments to descendents of slaves are presented. Payments originated in 1865, when slaves were compensated with a mule and 40 acres of land, but President Andrew Johnson revoked the initiative.

Care and treatment, Economic aspects, Ethical aspects, Slavery, Deferred compensation, Slaves

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Call of the wilding

Article Abstract:

Men, in their insecurity, are capable of behaving abominably when the pack mentality is present. Tales of violence in literature and real life are recounted, with such incidents as the Central Park rape analyzed.

Psychological aspects, Men, Violence, Gang rape

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