Phillis Wheatley, the first African American poet to publish a book, gained international recognition with her 1773 collection, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. Celebrated as "the African genius" in London, her work resonated across literate North America, despite her status as a slave. Her remarkable achievements highlight the complexities of her life and the profound impact of her literary voice during a time of great social and racial upheaval.
This book offers a groundbreaking examination of essential property principles, designed to help students navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving field. It presents innovative insights that challenge traditional views, fostering a deeper understanding of property law and its implications. Through its analytical approach, readers will gain clarity on key concepts, making it an essential resource for those studying property law.
Exploring the adaptation of traditional northern hemisphere festivals, this book highlights how colonial settlers transformed Christmas, New Year, and Easter in a new environment marked by different seasons and cultural diversity. It reveals that alongside their vision and hard work, these settlers infused their celebrations with joy and playfulness, showcasing a blend of old customs and new realities.
"The University of Otago has always taken pride in its status as New Zealand's first university. Starting a university in 1869 was a bold move: other regions observed Otago's action with a mixture of surprise, scepticism and envy. The venture paid off: from small beginnings, the university grew into a large institution with local, national and international significance. Like any organisation, the University of Otago has had its good times and its bad times. It has been at some periods and in some ways deeply conservative, and in other ways boldly entrepreneurial. A good history is a critical assessment rather than a public relations exercise, and Alison Clarke has consulted and researched widely to produce a forthright and fascinating account. While traditional institutional histories focus on the achievements of the most senior staff, she has been at pains to write an inclusive history painted on a much broader canvas. This history is arranged thematically, looking at the university's foundation and administration; the evolving student body; the staff; the changing academic structure and the development of research; the Christchurch and Wellington campuses and the university's presence in Auckland and Invercargill; key support services - libraries, press, student health and counselling, disability services, Māori Centre and Pacific Islands Centre; the changing styles of teaching; the university's built environment; and finally, the university's place in the world - its relationship with the city of Dunedin, its interaction with mana whenua and its importance to New Zealand and to the Pacific"--Inside front flap
