Magida, Arthur J.

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MAGIDA, Arthur J.

MAGIDA, Arthur J. American, b. 1945. Genres: Theology/Religion. Career: Patriot, Harrisburg, PA, reporter, 1967-68; Gazette and Daily, York, PA, reporter, 1968-70; Ralph Nader's Congress Project, Washington, DC, writer, editor, and speechwriter, 1972-74; National Journal, Washington, DC, environmental reporter, 1974-76; National Parks and Recreation Association, Arlington, VA, director of publications for Energy Conservation project, 1977-79; free-lance writer and editor, 1979-83; Baltimore Jewish Times, Baltimore, MD, senior editor, 198395; Jewish Lights Publishing, Woodstock, VT, editorial director. Work syndicated. Guest on television and radio programs. Publications: The Environment Committees, 1975; (co-author) How to Be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other People's Religious Ceremonies, 2 vols, 1996; Prophet of Rage: A Life of Louis Farrakhan and His Nation, 1996; The Way to Heaven Is under Your Master's Foot: An African Journey through Contemporary Slavery, in press. Work represented in anthologies. Contributor to magazines and newspapers. Address: 1919 Fairbank Rd., Baltimore, MD 21209, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]

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