The Politics of History / Edition 2

by Howard Zinn

Overview

This paperback bestseller presents a series of case studies and thought-provoking essays arguing for a radical approach to history and providing a revisionist interpretation of the historian's role. In a new introduction written for this edition, Howard Zinn responds to critics of the 1970 edition and comments further on the radicalization of history.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780252061226
Publisher:	University of Illinois Press
Publication date:	02/01/1990
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Howard Zinn was professor emeritus of political science at Boston University. He was the author of ten books, among them A People's History of the United States and LaGuardia in Congress, a winner of the Beveridge Award.
 

Editorial Reviews

A series of case studies and essays arguing for a radical approach to history and providing a revisionist interpretation of the historian's role. In a new introduction to this edition (first was 1970), Zinn (emeritus political science, Boston U.) responds to critics of his original work. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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