Women of Visions

Women of Visions
Author: University Art Gallery
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732901339

This volume marks the 40th anniversary of Women of Visions, the Pittsburgh-based collective of Black women artists. Published to coincide with an exhibition at the University Art Gallery, this publication features contributions by University of Pittsburgh faculty, students and community partners exploring the artists and history of the group.

Burning Valley

Burning Valley
Author: Phillip Bonosky
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1998
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780252066849

Originally published in 1953, Burning Valley tells the story of Benedict Bulmanis, son of a Lithuanian immigrant steelworker in western Pennsylvania. Determined to become a priest, Benedict faces great inner conflict as he witnesses the steelworkers' struggle against the destruction of their homes as well as the separation of classes that even the church cannot escape. As the story unfolds, Benedict discovers his beliefs and values changing and becomes more sympathetic with the workers and union organizers. Alan Wald's introduction focuses on the semi-autobiographical aspect of Burning Valley as well as its "multifaceted dramatization of ethnicity and race".

The Ohio River Basin

The Ohio River Basin
Author: Ohio River Basin Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1979
Genre: Environmental impact statements
ISBN:

Task Force Report; Organized Crime

Task Force Report; Organized Crime
Author: United States. Task Force on Organized Crime
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1967
Genre: Gangs
ISBN:

This volume presents five documents from the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice: the chapter containing the findings and recommendations relating to the organized crime problems facing the United States and four background papers submitted by outside consultants. The analyses in the Commission report chapter focused on the types and locations of organized crime, the corruption of law enforcement and political systems, the membership and organization of criminal cartels, efforts to control organized crime, and a proposed national strategy against organized crime. Recommendations related to methods of proving criminal violations, investigation and prosecution units, citizens crime commissions, and noncriminal controls such as regulations and media coverage. The four consultants' reports examined the functions and structure of criminal syndicates, corruption of public officials in one jurisdiction, evidence collection in organized crime, and the economic analysis of organized crime.