There's nothing conservative about the classics revival: our current vogue for Homer and Hercules reflect a movement to subvert - not renew - tradition
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Western traditions are being reviewed by groups with viewpoints different from the traditional outlook about the place of Western civilization. Blacks are challenging the primacy of Greek philosophy, seeing African origins. White women, gays and comparative anthropologists have different viewpoints too.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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Desert dilemma
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The proposed landfill in Amboy, CA places environmentalists in a dilemma. The landfill should help solve Los Angeles County's monumental waste disposal problems but would also threaten the habitat of the endangered desert tortoise.
Publication Name: Buzzworm
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0898-2996
Year: 1992
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Seventh Escobar lieutenant surrenders
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Medellin cartel leader Aguilar Gallego surrendered to authorities in Colombia, the seventh of the nine men who escaped from prison with Pablo Escobar Gaviria to surrender. Escobar is reported as having no plans to give himself up.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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