The book presented the thesis, in the words of the historian David Levering Lewis, that "black people, suddenly admitted to citizenship in an environment of feral hostility, displayed admirable volition and intelligence as well as the indolence and ignorance inherent in three centuries of bondage".
The city argued that when a teacher wears a political button in the classroom, it creates an environment of intimidation and hostility toward students who do not share that view.
"If we think about what Title IX is about, it's about ensuring that students have an environment free of hostility; that they feel safe, welcome, and secure on our campuses, and that includes our classes".
Ms. Brown, Talk's editor in chief, had edited The New Yorker with much fanfare and in what Ms. Brown described as "an environment of skepticism and intellectual hostility".
Citing the easing of restrictions over the past two years, a senior Israeli government official said last week, "In the absence of hostility and in an environment of peace and quiet, Israel has no problem continuing this process".
Lost in the discussion, however, has been the role guns played in creating the environment of hostility between police and communities like Ferguson.
By creating an environment of intolerance – one could even say outright hostility – towards an already besieged community, the laws have fostered a surge of anti-gay violence across the country.
A ship is an environment of sound.
Create an environment of learning.
Create an environment of trust.
Foster an environment of open communication.
