World Famous Comics: A Young People's History of the United States: Class Struggle to the War On Terror (Volume 2)
A Young People's History of the United States: Class Struggle to the War On Terror (Volume 2)
By: Howard Zinn Publisher: Seven Stories Press Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Seven Stories Press Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 256 Publication Date: May 01, 2007 Reading Level: Young Adult
In volume two, Howard Zinn's lively, clear prose guides the reader through the wars and revolutions of the twentieth century. Zinn continues his retelling up to the policies and resistances that have characterized the war on terror and that shape the United States of America today. Includes a final chapter updating our country's history to the present moment.
Howard Zinn is the author of numerous books, including his epic masterpiece, A People's History of the United States, as well as many recent books published by Seven Stories Press: Voices of a People's History of the United States and Terrorism and War, both written with Anthony Arnove, and The Zinn Reader. He is professor emeritus of political science at Boston University.
A people's history of the US since WW II. For an older adult who can remember the fifties, this is a history that informs me of historical currents that were not obvious at the time. For young people, this is a very readable supplement to the twentieth century US history that is taught in schools. I highly recommend this. Further similar reading might include Loewen's Lies My Teachers Taught Me.
A Nice Primer This book and its companion Volume 1 are the perfect introduction to US history. Based on Zinn's larger work, this focuses on a younger audience. It is informative and provides prospective that is different than the material taught in schools. Every child in the US should read these books.
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