Annotated Bib Polygamy Project Three


 

 

Blue, Toma

 

PROJECT THREE: ANNOTATED BIB  

 

Polygamy

 

1)  "Jessop, Carolyn ." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia.org, 19 Sept. 2011. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolyn_Jessop.

 

This is based on a woman who actually lived a polygamous life but escaped from it. It describes her background, in which she grew up in a polygamous family so it was really the only thing she kinew.

 

2) McKinley, Carol .  "Polygamy Cult's Civil War :With Warren Jeffs in prison for life, a new "prophet" is trying to seize control of the cult from his family. Carol McKinley on the nasty battle, which includes threats, spies--and the FBI.. " Newsweek Web Exclusives  22 Aug. 2011: Research Library, ProQuest. Web.  24 Oct. 2011.

 

 This article revolves around some men getting charge for the things that they did and portrayed in their polygamous marriages. The article notes what charges were being held against them and why. These men acted as if they were some sort of God with power over everyone.

 

3) "Escape Author Carolyn Jessop Speaks Out. " Targeted News Service  5  Nov. 2008,Research Library, ProQuest. Web.  24 Oct. 2011.

This contains an actual summary of what went on during the escape. It notes that Mrs. Carolyn Jossep plotted for months for her escape. It was not an easy plan at all though, alot of issue had arised. You can also find this artice here >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Escape from Polygamy." Canada.com – Breaking News‚ Canada‚ World‚ Weather‚ Travel‚ Video & More. The Vancouver Sun, 28 Jan. 2006. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/observer/story.html?id=0ff3d621-4d12-4f18-9c71-623d777061e7.

 

4) "Polygamy." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygamy.

 

This article briefly describes and defines polygamy in general. It has history on where it has some of its beginnings and explains that there are many different forms of Polygamy; but they all are in the same category. This article gives views from the religion and country perspective. 

 

5) Rauch, Jonathan. "One Man, Many Wives, Big Problems." Reason Magazine. Reason.com, 3 Apr. 2006. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. http://reason.com/archives/2006/04/03/one-man-many-wives-big-problem/1.

 

Mr. Rauch describes Polygamy to be a big problem in his article. He gives and states many reasons and examples on how it isnt a good idea, 

 

6) Schaefer, Naomi. "Yes, Polygamy Is Everybody's Business." TheHOPEorg.org. The Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2004. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. http://www.childbrides.org/sex_LAT_plig_everybodys_business.html.

 

This article is based on the law and child aspects of Polygamy. Basically it states all together that Polygamy is everybodys business and that people have huge concerns about it.

 

7)  Shmuley, Rabbi. "Polygamy in Society - Oprah.com." Oprah Winfrey's Official Website - Live Your Best Life - Oprah.com. Oprah Radio, 3 June 2008. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/Polygamy-in-Society.

 

The author Shmuley basically takes on the negative sides of Polygamy for the individuals who are involved. He explains how and why things that arent so positive happen. These factors contribute to the emotions and feeling or the women and children as well