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Up from savagery: Booker T. Washington and the civilizing mission

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The "missionary work" that was carried on at Hampton and Tuskegee in Washington during the earlier years of operation is examined. Thomas Jesse Jones speculations about the colonialist repercussions of Tuskegee are discussed.

Author: Wells, Jeremy
Publisher: University of Southern Mississippi
Publication Name: Southern Quarterly
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0038-4496
Year: 2003
Evaluation, Charity, Colonialism

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Learning from globalization-era Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is the only Southwest Sunbelt area to experience a trend that is dramatically shaping the Southeast Sunbelt. Las Vegas is a known as globalization-era tourism as it combines global aura with the perception luxury.

Author: Ventura, Patricia
Publisher: University of Southern Mississippi
Publication Name: Southern Quarterly
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0038-4496
Year: 2003
Description and travel, Las Vegas, New Mexico

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Live-in landscapes and the "demesurable"

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This article discusses the artistry of the landscaper created by outside architects. The author explores a number of 'Live-in Landscapers' and the eccentric art that is very much a part of the landscape.

Author: Lassus, Bernard
Publisher: University of Southern Mississippi
Publication Name: Southern Quarterly
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0038-4496
Year: 2000
Social aspects, Methods, Art, Works, Gardening, Gardens, Gardeners

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