Italian Elitism and the Reshaping of Democracy in the United States (Ideas beyond Borders)

History

Volpe, Giorgio

Americas

Routledge

This book deals with the reception of Italian elitism in the United States, identifying its key protagonists, phases, and themes. It starts from the reconstruction of the scientific and political debates aroused in the United States by the works of Mosca, Pareto, and Michels, and moves on to define their theoretical influence in the American scientific and academic contexts. The analysis takes into consideration the period from the first contact between elitists and American academia in the early 1920s to the publication of The Power Elite by Mills, in 1956, which marks the emancipation of American elitism. After introducing the fundamental principles of elite theory, the first part of the study reconstructs the debate that it aroused beyond the Atlantic. The second part examines the original American reworking of the elitist lesson, concentrating on the works of the authors most strongly influenced by it: Joseph A. Schumpeter, Harold D. Lasswell, and Charles W. Mills. The book aims to shed light on the contribution of Italian elitism to the development of American political thought.

"Visual beauty plus the beauty of closeness in sad times. Cuddle close for this one." Starred Review,&nbsp;Kirkus Reviews A red fox and a gray dormouse joyfully play in their forest home as the season begins to change from fall to winter. Soon, the dormouse must hibernate, and the friends will part. As the time for sleep nears, the fox tries to keep the dormouse awake. Sleep indeed must come, but not before the two friends have shared one last story, knowing they will be together again in the spring.This gentle friendship story is the perfect allegory for the bedtime ritual. And the reassuring message is clear: "I will be there for you when you wake."

Before We Sleep

Children's Books

Animals

Red Comet Press

Review\n"The illustrations are pure delight, sharply colored, and full of nature. The language and word choice is easy for kids to understand, but sophisticated in portraying the complexities of friendships, new and old. This sweet, colorful, engaging picture book uses charismatic animals to explore friendship, and it's ideal for social emotional learning shelves."–School Library Journal 
". . . readers will be charmed by the simple story and the deep bond of loyal companions. Stunning illustrations . . . are the highlight of this tale for very young children learning about friendship. Proietti's soft-hued pictures are charming, displaying texture and color and featuring sunny days filled with flowers, birds, and butterflies. Pictures of beautiful poppies, trees in spring bloom, and lush undergrowth are delightful to scrutinize. . . Visually enchanting." – Booklist\n"A fox frets that an old friend and a new one will shut him out if he introduces them in this follow-up to Before We Sleep. . . sprays of lovely flowers and greenery give Proietti's misty, rolling woodland settings a sunlit, beguiling serenity. " – Kirkus Reviews 
"Soft, blushing, winsome illustrations trace this story of an unconventional friendship between a dormouse and a cheerful fox–one that is challenged during the dormouse's hibernation, when the fox befriends a badger, too. Can the twosome survive the addition of a third, or will hearts break on the the fine spring morning when the dormouse awakes? Trepidatious, the fox delays finding out; the true answer awaits, past pages whose verdant features will captivate young eyes." – Foreword Reviews 
"Friendship feelings show up when making room for one more. A tender inclusive book that acknowledges emotions while teaching honest conversations and community building. A triangle of connection brings these three furry pals together for the ultimate surprise." –The Wandering Bookseller\nIt is spring and Little Red fox is excited to be reunited with his best friend, Hazel, a dormouse who will shortly wake from a long sleep. But over the winter, the fox has made another friend, Brock the badger. Little Red decides revealing the new friendship is not the surprise Hazel will want to wake to, so he delays bringing it up as they resume their games. Bu the fox needs to find a way to introduce the friends while maintaining the special friendship with Hazel he holds so dear. Eventually the dilemma is resolved, but not without a surprise or two along the way. This book continues the friendship story told in the companion title Before We Sleep, also by Volpe and Proietti, although it may be read and appreciated completely on its own.\nFrom School Library Journal\nPreS-Gr 3-Friendship is a complicated concept, and kids may need support in knowing how to develop and establish this relationship. Volpe takes on this task in a charming book that teaches children that having more than one close friend is okay and maybe, their friends can become friends with each other, too. Little Red the fox is best friends with Hazel the dormouse. When Little Red befriends Brock the badger, he worries that it will ruin his friendship with Hazel. Little Red begins acting strangely as they try to navigate both friendships. The illustrations are pure delight, sharply colored, and full of nature. The language and word choice is easy for kids to understand, but sophisticated in portraying the complexities of friendships, new and old. VERDICT This sweet, colorful, engaging picture book uses charismatic animals to explore friendship, and it's ideal for SEL shelves.-Tracey Hodgesα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

The Friendship Surprise

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