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Historian and collector Ladislas Segy approaches African art from several different but interrelated perspectives, considering sculptures first as products of a distinct African culture, then as high-quality works of art. Seeking to bring the African carver's work within the scope of the Western observer, Segy stresses the need for appraising African art within its own context, suspending established procedures for art appreciation and viewing the object as it actually is, not as we think it is or should be. Bringing to bear the disciplines of aesthetics, anthropology, psychology, and phenomenology, Segy shows how the deep-seated magico-religious beliefs of the tribal carver creates such a powerful emotional tension in the work that the viewer can recapture that emotion and identify it as part of his own experience.Originally published in 1952--revised and enlarged over the years--African Sculpture Speaksis now in its fourth edition. A systematic style guide analyzes the characteristic features of the different styles of tribal sculpture, and a special chapter for the collector tells how to buy and care for African art. Segy also discusses the styles of the main sculpture-producing tribes in East and South Africa. Included are maps, a bibliography, a list of illustrations, and an index.
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 5-9Bandon includes definitions of both date and acquaintance rape, and offers sound, positive suggestions for young men and women for avoiding rape situations and getting help when they occur. First-person accounts and fact blocks are interspersed with the text. Discussions are general, with little specific or graphic descriptions about body parts or violent actions, but essential information (what constitutes rape and who is at fault) is simply and emphatically stated. Eating Disorders presents a brief overview of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and overeating, giving a description of the characteristics of each disorder and discussing some possible causes, concluding with a chapter about getting help. The expository text is broken up by pages and partial pages describing a specific disorder, lists of symptoms, or short ``Did you know...?'' statements. In both books, reading level and format are accessible to reluctant readers. Black-and-white photographs and computer-generated cartoons break up the text and add interest. Several books, most of which target an older audience and cover the subjects in greater depth, are available about both subjects. These titles may be useful where easy-to-read material is needed.Lois McCulley, Wichita Falls High School, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Biological and psychological aspects of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and overeating are examined briefly but clearly through sympathetic text and relevant statistics. Emphasis is placed on learning about the diseases, rather than on coping with them, although a chapter on obtaining help is included. Amateurish graphics add little dimension to the text. Combined glossary and index. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Gr. 6-9. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and overeating are psychological/behavioral disorders that plague significant numbers of adolescent American girls. In language appropriate for middle-school and older reluctant readers, Crisfield discusses these disorders, describing how to recognize them and how they are treated. Bandon explains the controversial subject of date rape, defining the term and including chapters on both the victim and the attacker, as well as on how to avoid date rape and what to do if it should occur. While the factual information in these two update series books is generally clear and age appropriate, the series' format is disappointing. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and simple cartoons, the text includes segments that are printed on a background resembling crinkled paper, making it hard to read. Each book includes a simplistic glossary/index and a list of organizations to contact for further information. Collections with good vertical file material on these topics won't need these books. --Merri Monks
