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Shaw regularly, for example, raises the question of religious influence on the revolution, only to dismiss it quickly for a number of unconvincing reasons. He notes the religious roots of the symbolism of the Stamp Act protestors, then trivializes it because the religious influence actually suggests "rites older than those...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, | Title: Sins of the Fathers' Fathers | 7/31/1981 | See Source »

Fuller approaches his argument logically, analyzing both why manking has not advanced more rapidly and how resources could be used better. His examination of mankind's history is enticing often bordering of fantasy. Yet it is unconvincing. Certain principles do not fit into his major argument, but seem to be...

Author: By James S. Mcguire, | Title: Visions of Utopia | 5/4/1981 | See Source »

Unable to define terms, McCarthy is unable to clarify her complaint about today's novel. Given that failure, her indictment rings empty. Nevertheless, she is sure the modern novel lacks serious purpose. Without evidence, she convicts a villain. Her book becomes a diatribe against Henry James who, she believes, singlehandedly...

Author: By Michael Stein, | Title: A Jeremiad for the Novel | 2/3/1981 | See Source »

With the Crimson in no danger whatsoever in the overall points standing, Dixon withdrew from the 800, citing a lack of sleep and tight muscles. Lake recuperated from his earlier exhaustion to win the event, but with a slow, unconvincing performance.

Author: By Daniel S. Benjamin, | Title: Thinclads Obliterate Brown in Opener | 12/8/1980 | See Source »

Anderson may also view tapes of three Republican primary forums to see what worked for him and what did not: he had been cool and persuasive in Iowa, contentious and unconvincing in Illinois. Anderson is now well aware that his style, developed in the House, may be too "hot," in...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Two for the Show | 9/22/1980 | See Source »

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