Background
Schmidt, Alvin J. was born on September 28, 1932 in Waldersee, Manitoba, Canada. Son of John and Lydia (Dreger) Schmidt. came to the United States, 1963.
(In this broad condemnation of multiculturalism, the autho...)
In this broad condemnation of multiculturalism, the author works to uncover pernicious errors in the arguments of diversity's proponents and to sound a warning against the dire consequences for American culture if the tenets of political correctness are incorporated into our social structure. Schmidt begins by exposing multiculturalism, not as a movement aimed at expanding democratic ideals, but rather as a crypto-Marxist political ideology that seeks to import Marxist concepts into social and cultural institutions. Subsequent chapters then illuminate a number of dismaying trends: a tendency toward historical revisionism in multiculturalist arguments, the sly linguistic maneuvering and limits on speech that characterize political correctness, and the dismantling of the traditional image of the family unit_the primary building block of American society. Schmidt concludes with a rousing admonition to expel from our midst the latter-day Trojan horse that is multiculturalism. Casting a troubled glance over the list of social ills plaguing America today_besieged inner cities, divisive racial politics, diminishing educational standards, and rampant divorce and illegitimacy_we have cause to wonder whether the advocates of multiculturalism represent the solution or the source of the problem. In this rousing condemnation of the multiculturalist agenda, the author fixes an unflinching critical gaze on the subtle deceptions and wrongheaded conclusions at work in the arguments for cultural pluralism, moral relativism, and political correctness. An exhaustive and damning account of multiculturalism's wages and a compelling argument for the importance of traditional American values make this book essential reading for anyone concerned about our country's present plight and future prospects.
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(Weaving together evidence from sociolgy, anthropology, hi...)
Weaving together evidence from sociolgy, anthropology, history, and biblical studies, this book shows that patriarchal and hierarchial views of gender arise from agrarian culture, along with images of woman as unequal, inferior, unclean, and evil. . . . This book is a valuable resource for theologically conservative Christians who are trying to rethink the connenction between thoeology and gender.
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( In this broad condemnation of multiculturalism, the aut...)
In this broad condemnation of multiculturalism, the author works to uncover pernicious errors in the arguments of diversity's proponents and to sound a warning against the dire consequences for American culture if the tenets of political correctness are incorporated into our social structure. Schmidt begins by exposing multiculturalism, not as a movement aimed at expanding democratic ideals, but rather as a crypto-Marxist political ideology that seeks to import Marxist concepts into social and cultural institutions. Subsequent chapters then illuminate a number of dismaying trends: a tendency toward historical revisionism in multiculturalist arguments, the sly linguistic maneuvering and limits on speech that characterize political correctness, and the dismantling of the traditional image of the family unit―the primary building block of American society. Schmidt concludes with a rousing admonition to expel from our midst the latter-day Trojan horse that is multiculturalism. Casting a troubled glance over the list of social ills plaguing America today―besieged inner cities, divisive racial politics, diminishing educational standards, and rampant divorce and illegitimacy―we have cause to wonder whether the advocates of multiculturalism represent the solution or the source of the problem. In this rousing condemnation of the multiculturalist agenda, the author fixes an unflinching critical gaze on the subtle deceptions and wrongheaded conclusions at work in the arguments for cultural pluralism, moral relativism, and political correctness. An exhaustive and damning account of multiculturalism's wages and a compelling argument for the importance of traditional American values make this book essential reading for anyone concerned about our country's present plight and future prospects.
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Schmidt, Alvin J. was born on September 28, 1932 in Waldersee, Manitoba, Canada. Son of John and Lydia (Dreger) Schmidt. came to the United States, 1963.
Bachelor, Valparaiso U., 1962; Bachelor's Degree, Concordia Seminary, 1964; Master of Arts, U. Nebraska, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Nebraska, 1970.
Associate professor sociology, Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska, 1963-1973; associate professor sociology, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, North Carolina, 1973-1975; professor sociology and social ethics, Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1975-1989; professor sociology, Illinois College, Jacksonville, since 1989.
(In this broad condemnation of multiculturalism, the autho...)
( In this broad condemnation of multiculturalism, the aut...)
(Weaving together evidence from sociolgy, anthropology, hi...)
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Member Rotary (board directors 1995-1997).
Married, August 15, 1964. Children: Timothy John, Mark Alvin.