| + − | Bookm. 25: 298. My. ’07. 1260w. |
“There are two reasons why ‘Sister Carrie’ is a book to be recommended in spite of its boldness of theme. First of all for the sake of its truthfulness, the frankness of its portrayal of a widespread type. Secondly it is a pitiless, unsparing portrayal of a man’s ruin.” Frederic Taber Cooper.
| + | Forum. 39: 117. Jl. ’07. 550w. |
“We do not recommend the book to the fastidious reader, or the one who clings to ‘old-fashioned ideas.’”
| − | N. Y. Times. 12: 332. My. 25, ’07. 350w. |
“‘Sister Carrie’ is a book to be reckoned with, just as the social conditions—or defects—on which it rests must be reckoned with.” Joseph Hornor Coates.
| + | No. Am. 186: 288. O. ’07. 1500w. |
Dresslar, Fletcher B. Superstition and education. pa. $2.50. Univ. of Cal.
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An interesting tabulation of superstitions gathered from students in two California normal schools. With each superstition furnished, the student was asked to express belief, partial belief, or disbelief. The results are classified and presented statistically.