In this issue of BYU Studies; Bruce A. Chadwick and others present "A Survey of Dating and Marriage at BYU." In 2002; the authors conducted an extensive survey asking BYU undergraduates about their attitudes and practices in "hanging out;" dating; and deciding to marry. The results provide evidence that BYU students do in fact act quite differently from their counterparts at other American universities; making BYU unique. Here find data about the surprising frequency of hanging out and dating and how BYU students overwhelmingly keep the law of chastity.Also included in this issue; Julie K. Allen and David L. Paulsen present "The Reverend Dr. Peter Christian Kierkegaards About and Against Mormonism (1855)." This document publishes for the first time in English a polemical tract written by the brother of the famous philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. While most clergy mocked or slandered Mormonism in its early years; it is interesting to see that some engaged it seriously; even if not completely respectfully. Peter Christian argues against Mormonism; as he saw early LDS missionaries come to Denmark and convert many of his parishioners. A Mormon reply to the tracts points of doctrine is made in footnotes. An excellent introduction provides history and context of the tract.A fascinating article by Max H Parkin examines the United Firm; a business Joseph Smith established to oversee Church properties and commercial interests in Ohio and Missouri. Parkinrsquo;s article also addresses misunderstandings that have persisted in the Church because of pseudonyms that were inserted into certain sections of the Doctrine and Covenants; particularly section 104; which disbanded the United Firm and distributed its properties.Contents mdash; Volume 46 Number 3 (2007)ArticlesJoseph Smith and the United Firm: The Growth and Decline of the Churchrsquo;s First Master Plan of Business and Finance; Ohio and Missouri; 1832ndash;1834; by Max H ParkinA Survey of Dating and Marriage at BYU; by Bruce A. Chadwick; Brent L. Top; Richard J. McClendon; Lauren Smith; and Mindy JuddDocumentThe Reverend Dr. Peter Christian Kierkegaardrsquo;s ldquo;About and Against Mormonismrdquo; (1855) ; by Julie K. Allen and David L. PaulsenEssays;p>ldquo;O Lord; My God;rdquo; by Sheldon LawrenceOld Folsom Prisonmdash;East Gate; by James M. ThornePoetryAfter Sorrow; by MaryJan MungerReviewsAmerican Gospel: God; the Founding Fathers; and the Making of a Nation by Jon Meacham; reviewed by Neal W. KramerDefine Universe and Give Two Examples: A Comparison of Scientific and Christian Belief by Barton E. Dahneke; reviewed by Noel L. Owenldquo;God Has Made Us a Kingdomrdquo;: James Strang and the Midwest Mormons by Vickie Cleverley Speek; reviewed by Roger TerryThe Politics of American Religious Identity: The Seating of Senator Reed Smoot; Mormon Apostle by Kathleen Flake; reviewed by Todd M. KerstetterReligion and Film: An Introduction by Melanie J. Wright; reviewed by Kent R. BeanThe Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity by Philip Jenkins; reviewed by Mark L. GroverPrayer: A History by Philip Zaleski and Carol Zaleski; reviewed by Patrick Q. MasonThe American Discovery of Europe by Jack D. Forbes; reviewed by John L. SorensonBook Notices
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The World According to GarthBy Emory Holmes IICartwrights journey across the U.S. provides as vivid and insightful an account of the birth-sites and indispensable artists still existing across Americas musical landscape as you are likely to find in literature if you searched 100 years. In an odyssey comprising vast stretches of the Southwest; the South; and Chicago; Cartwright; a writer of formidable energy and talent; turns his gaze; at once pitiless and loving; on the worker bees of Americas musical originality and culture: the women and men of the barrios; reservations; plantations; hollers; hicktowns; mining camps and shantys; whose homespun evocations of the glories and struggles of everyday life gave blues; jazz; country; honky-tonk;Tejano; and rock n roll; not only to America; but to the world. "More Miles..." is a penetrating; witty; bluntly unsentimental exploration of what this music is; why it is important; where it came from -- and why; and; finally; what has become of it and its few remaining icons and innovators; in 21st century America.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well written musical journeyBy cami cGarth Cartwright writes a very good travel memoir about roots performers in various regions of the U.S. This was a very engaging read.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. An Important Book in American Music HistoryBy Erin Reese"Gratitude" is the word that comes to mind when I think about Garth Cartwrights contribution to the American music-writing genre. Garth has done a great service in archiving some of the most important moments; moods; and mayhem that make up the United States roots in rock; blues; soul; hip hop; and ethnic music. His writing is hopped up and juiced like jazz itself; thumping under your skin like Keroauc on the road; with the brilliance of a seasoned travel writer. All the while we feel Cartwrights deep reverence for the soul of Americana; before globalization and commercialization ripped out the heart of a nation that was BORN to shake it; feel it; bump it and grind it.Cartwrights characters are endearing and authentic to the core. We fall in love with the seedy and the sweet companions he encounters; especially the toothless; streetwise; and good-natured Lee who rides with Garth through a good chunk of the southwest. More Miles reveals to us much more than music: we witness the truth of dying towns and cultures; the soullessness of regions shattered by meth; and the gutsy reality of rural living. I repeat: this is an important book; a crucial record and a stand for what makes American music the influential world powerhouse contribution that it is. Long live the grit and grind of the peoples music - in all its purity; sweat; and poetry. Good one; Mr. Cartwright.
