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The Power Of Tolerance And Other Speeches

The Power Of Tolerance And Other Speeches

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral SociologySelf-Help

ISBN10: 054804399X
ISBN13: 9780548043998
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Power of Tolerance and Other Speeches is a collection of speeches by George Harvey, an American journalist, diplomat, and public speaker. The book contains several speeches delivered by Harvey on various occasions, including his famous speech on the power of tolerance, which he delivered at the University of Pennsylvania in 1906.In this speech, Harvey argues that tolerance is the key to social harmony and progress. He emphasizes the importance of respecting and accepting people from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. Harvey also discusses the dangers of intolerance, bigotry, and prejudice, which he believes can lead to conflict, violence, and social disintegration.Apart from the speech on tolerance, the book also includes several other speeches by Harvey on topics such as the role of the press in society, the importance of education, and the need for international cooperation. The speeches are well-written, insightful, and thought-provoking, and offer a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential public intellectuals of the early 20th century.Overall, The Power of Tolerance and Other Speeches is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American journalism, diplomacy, and public speaking, as well as those interested in the timeless values of tolerance, respect, and acceptance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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