Joel augustus rogers september 6, 1880 march 26, 1966 was a jamaicanamerican author, journalist, and historian who contributed to the history of. From superman to man is entirely based on the novel by famed author and self made scholar joel a. From superman to man is a polemic against the, isbn 97887110421. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. He had not only looked at world history but also at the histor of people of african origin, and has show how their history is an. Publication date 1971 topics race relations, united states race relations, united states publisher new york, h. Tell us what do you think about from superman to man. Rogers devoted over fifty years of his life to his research. He had not only looked at world history but also at the histor of people of. The northern people elected that man in consequence of his peculiarity they design to place over the south a man who has negro blood. The spook who sat by the door audiobook by sam greenlee.
Publication date 19170101 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. Clark never got to tell her his secret that he was actually superman. He wrote lincoln thut he understood that lincoln had a mulatto boy and if you will let us know what youll take for the boy, h. The title derives from a work that nietzsche himself had intended to write. In this unabridged audiobook of the 20thanniversary edition, deida presents a new preface to the nowclassic text on how to live a life of masculine freedom, integrity, and authenticity. Man and superman audiobook, by author info added soon. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. After settling in the united states in 1906, he lived in chicago and then new york city. May 05, 2015 superman to man starring robert tyler and starting may 2015. From superman to man is entirely based on the novel by famed author and selfmade scholar joel a.
To celebrate radio 3s fiftieth anniversary, the play was directed by sir peter hall, and preserved for all time in this lush audio dramatization. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He became interested in the history of african americans in the united states. Towards that end, rogers in 1917 published his seminal work, from superman to man.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Man and superman audiobook audio theater listen instantly. Joel augustus rogers died on march 26, 1966 in new. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Rogers addresses issues such as the lack of scientific support for the idea of race, the lack of black history being told from a black persons perspective, and the fact of intermarriage and unions among peoples throughout history. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read from superman to man. The texts do not represent the views or opinions of museum audiobooks, and in certain cases may contain perspectives or language that is objectionable to the modern listener. Many of the ideas that permeated rogers later work can be seen germinating in from superman to man. Rogers first book from superman to man, selfpublished in 1917, attacked notions of african inferiority. One of my cousins is really into the history of africanamericans and suggested that i read it.
Worlds great men of color was completed in 1947 but was published only in a small private edition. Buy a cheap copy of from superman to man book by j. The central plot revolves around a debate between a pullman porter and a white racist southern politician. The texts do not represent the views or opinions of museum audiobooks, and in certain cases may contain perspectives or language that is. Negrocaucasian mixing in all ages and all lands, she walks in beauty, 100 amazing facts about the negro with complete proof, sex and race why white and black mix in spite of opposition. Joel augustus rogers seminal work, this novel first publish. In this work rogers had his protagonist, a racist southern senator, realizing finally that he was only a man, create a hollywood film studio that would produce films that highlighted africas gifts to the world. Man and superman was the first drama to be broadcast on the bbcs third program on october 1, 1946. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Rogers was an anthropologist and historian whose pioneering work in black studies was little appreciated during his lifetime. Sharp darts radio amazing discoveries africa rediscover america audio podcast sports show 1204 pc.
A fearless and penetrating discussion of americas greatest problem the most debated points of the race question as the relative mentality. Rogers book from superman to man is one of the best books written on race. Email us your official website or let us host your primary web presence. Author of from superman to man, sex and race, worlds great men of color, nature knows no colorline, sex and race. In superman to man, rogers used the classic literary technique of developing the central theme of a written work around a debate a tool frequently used by ancient historians. This exclusive special edition of the bbc radio fullcast drama with neverbeforeheard scenes features adam west, jenette kahn president, dc comics and dave gibbons cocreator, watchmen. From superman to man the black heritage library collection. In this timely book j a rogers tell the story base on facts using a a young man on a train and a white man in government over the history of the. Clark found out the hard way with lois that women chase after superman but walk by clark kent every time.
Rogers first book was superman to man, privately published in 1917 and printed by the m. Rogers utilizes an informal discussion between a very knowledgeable african american porter and a racist senator to explore a number of academic arguments about race. In this timely book j a rogers tell the story base on facts using a a young man on a train and a white man in government over the history of the negro. A fearless and penetrating discussion of americas greatest problem the most debated points of the race question as the relative mentality, physical and facial beauty, sex instinct, chastity, odor, truthfulness, health, honesty, of negro and caucasian.
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Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This book should be required reading in every school. Among his many books are superman to man and sex and race. Rogers and john riddle audiobook listen online listen to from superman to man by j. Museum audiobooks strives to present audiobook versions of authentic, unabridged historical texts from prior eras which contain a variety of points of view. A selfeducated man, he was an author, historian and journalist traveling in europe, asia and africa in search of material on the african peoples and the african diaspora. Rogers, john riddle for free with a 30 day free trial. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
John hope franklin research center for african and african american history and culture. Joel augustus rogers seminal work, this novel first published in 1917 is a polemic against the ignorance that fuels racism. Publication date 1917 publisher chicago, goodspeed press collection. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Clark figured out that lois was only into him because of his physique and his resemblance to superman. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance. I recommend every panafricanist to attain his three volume work, sex and race, in conjunction with this riveting historically poignant work, from superman to man as well as his other works. Joel augustus rogers died on march 26, 1966 in new york city. Rogers joel augustus rogers was born in jamaica 18831966. But as the greeks were wont to assert that they were the originators of everything, imhotep was forgotten for thousands of years and hippocrates, a legendary figure who lived 2000 years after him. Joel augustus rogers september 6, 1880march 26, 1966 was a jamaicanamerican author, journalist, and historian who contributed to the history of africa and the african diaspora, especially the history of african americans in the united states. Rogers, author info, published books, bio, photo, video, and. Joel augustus rogers september 6, 18803 march 26, 1966 was a jamaicanamerican author, journalist, and historian who contributed to the history of africa and the african diaspora.