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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Original Zinn: Conversations on History and Politicsby Howard Zinn
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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. Review:"Zinn's newest book (of more than 20 published) collects eight radio interviews conducted with the Boston University history professor emeritus between August 2002 and February 2005 by Barsamian, founder of Alternative Radio, in Boulder, Colo. Barsamian, who is clearly sympathetic to Zinn's radical views on such subjects as the war in Iraq, art and civil disobedience as political tools, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Kennedy brothers, largely poses softball questions. The octogenarian Zinn thrives on them, explaining cogently and forcefully why world peace must predominate, rather than American military might, or how artists challenge established social boundaries. In discussing domestic politics, Zinn continues his decades-long advocacy of pulling up the poor through social engineering rather than failed programs already in place. The book closes with the text of a speech by Zinn, 'Against Discouragement,' which he presented at Spelman College in 2005, where he had been fired in 1963 because of his crusading for civil rights. Enthusiasts who hang on Zinn's every word will enjoy this slim paperback original; newcomers may be better off starting with his more substantial work. (July)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Book News Annotation:One of the United States' most celebrated leftist historians, Howard
Zinn is the author of Vietnam: the Logic of Withdrawal and A People's
History of the United States. This volume collects eight recent
interviews with Zinn conducted by David Barsamian, host of the
syndicated Alternative Radio. In the interviews, Zinn reflects on the
wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the importance of civil disobedience,
the role of history and memory in American life, the relationship
between artists and social change, and other topics that have
similarly animated him over the course of his career.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"As a set of transcripts, this is quite readable, but those new to Zinn would be better off with A People's History ofthe United States." Kirkus Reviews About the AuthorZinn is a respected professor, historian, and author. He has taught at Boston University and Spelman College. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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