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The Twentieth Century: A People's History
Contributor(s): Zinn, Howard (Author)

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 ISBN: 0060530340     ISBN-13: 9780060530341
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2003
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Annotation: Containing just the Twentieth Century chapters from Zinn's bestselling "A People's History of the United States, " this reissue is brought up-to-date with coverage of events since 2001, analyzing modern political history such as the Gulf War, the post-Cold War "peace dividend, " and the continuing debate over welfare, the Clinton Presidency, and the War on Terrorism.
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BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - 20th Century
- History | Modern - 20th Century
- Political Science | American Government - National
Dewey: 973.9
LCCN: 2002035527
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 5.27" W x 8.04" L (0.93 lbs) 512 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:

Containing just the twentieth-century chapters from Howard Zinn's bestselling A People's History of the United States, this revised and updated edition includes two new chapters -- covering Clinton's presidency, the 2000 Election, and the war on terrorism.

Highlighting not just the usual terms of presidential administrations and congressional activities, this book provides you with a bottom-to-top perspective, giving voice to our nation's minorities and letting the stories of such groups as African Americans, women, Native Americans, and the laborers of all nationalities be told in their own words.

Contributor Bio(s): Zinn, Howard: -

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.


 
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