Matters of Life and Death: The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Philip Merkle

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Through genealogical research, author Bruce Seger learned that Dr. Philip Merkle was part of his family history. Further exploration revealed an abundance of information19th century newspaper articles, bibliography sources pointing to additional revelations, and even a doctoral thesis written in 1956 which referenced him. In Matters of Life and Death: The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Philip Merkle, Seger creates an autobiography that explores the impact the Dr. Merkle had on the development of politics and society in the 19th century and beyond.Walk with Dr. Philip Merkle through 19th-century New York City and encounter the joy and despair of a growing city. Visit his places of employment, where he worked as a pharmacist, physician, examiner of drugs, interpreter, excise commissioner, coroner, civic leader, and theologian. Experience 19th-century legal issues which allowed murder, infidelity, spousal abuse, and much more. Through Merkle's own voice, hear about his tireless advocacy, contributions, and his incredible life experiences of triumph and tragedy.

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Mr. Seger is a published author whose topics include the history of citizenship for women and an analysis of Lincoln's decisions. For the past six years his timely and instructional proposals which have highlighted new technologies and their cyber ethical implications have been chosen by the International Chair Leadership Academy for presentation at their annual International conferences.Bruce Seger is an author whose topics include the history of citizenship for women and an analysis of Lincoln's decisions. For the past six years his timely and instructional proposals, which have highlighted new technologies and their cyber ethical implications, have been chosen by the International Chair Leadership Academy for presentation at their annual International conferences.Recently, he was selected to be part of the team of DEG Productions to produce instructional paralegal videos. Throughout the video, he presents interesting cases and experiences from his personal legal practice to highlight the topics in his scripts.He has practiced law for over 25 years, and is an Instructional Technology and Cyber Ethics professor in the graduate program at the University of Bridgeport. He also holds a professorship in library science and paralegal studies at the State University of New York Suffolk County Community College. He has been awarded the Hugh Behymer Award of Academic Achievement from Long Island University Palmer School and the Idalynn Karre Exemplary Leadership Award from the International Chair Academy.