History Matters

Informationen zum Autor Howard Zinn (1922–2010) was a historian, playwright, and social activist. In addition to A People’s History of the United States , which has sold more than two million copies, he is the author of numerous books including The People Speak , Passionate Declarations, and the autobiography, You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train. Klappentext Historian, activist, and bestselling author Howard Zinn has been interviewed by David Barsamian for public radio numerous times over the past decade. Original Zinn is a collection of their conversations, showcasing the acclaimed author of A People's History of the United States at his most engaging and provocative. Touching on such diverse topics as the American war machine, civil disobedience, the importance of memory and remembering history, and the role of artists—from Langston Hughes to Dalton Trumbo to Bob Dylan—in relation to social change, Original Zinn is Zinn at his irrepressible best, the acute perception of a scholar whose impressive knowledge and probing intellect make history immediate and relevant for us all. Zusammenfassung The acclaimed historian and author of the classic A People’s History of the United States offers a deeply personal look at the events, issues, and people that matter to us all Based on Howard Zinn's interviews on public radio with host David Barsamian, Original Zinn brings into focus a wide range of foreign policy and domestic issues central to our lives today and showcases Zinn at his most engaging and provocative. Touching on such diverse topics as the American war machine, civil disobedience, the importance of memory and remembering history, and the role of artists—from Langston Hughes to Dalton Trumbo to Bob Dylan—in relation to social change, Original Zinn is Zinn at his irrepressible best, the acute perception of a scholar whose impressive knowledge and probing intellect make history immediate and relevant for us all. ...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: David Barsamian, Barsamian David, Howard Zinn
• Editore: Harper Collins Usa
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.06.2006
• EAN: 9780060844257
• ISBN: 978-0-06-084425-7
• Dimensioni: 136 mm x 202 mm x 12 mm
• Categorie: Saggistica; Geopolitics, social and political philosophy, Politics and government, Colonialism and imperialism, General and world history, The Americas, Political science and theory, Biography: historical, political and military, Political leaders and leadership, Regional, state and other local government, HISTORY: WORLD, PHILOSOPHY: Social, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Historical, HISTORY: AMERICAN, HISTORY: United States / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE: World / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Geopolitics, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Imperialism, HISTORY: Essays, POLITICAL SCIENCE: History & Theory, History / American