I still take notes at times, but I much prefer the freedom of simple reflection. I had the pleasure, while pursuing my undergraduate degree in history, to twice take classes taught by Dr. Alex Standen at NMSU. Alex, as he asked that we call him, taught me a lot of things–some of which he may… Continue reading What’s a Reading Reflection?
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Reading Reflection: The Battle for Christmas, Dickens and charity
In his section about A Christmas Carol, (starting p. 220) Nissenbaum concludes that there are many points to take from A Christmas Carol. That may be why it is a “classic,” but also means that it can be used by either side of the political spectrum. This is culture influencing politics, but in this case… Continue reading Reading Reflection: The Battle for Christmas, Dickens and charity