New Releases by Howard Zinn

Cette histoire des États-Unis présente le point de vue de ceux dont les manuels d’histoire parlent habituellement peu. L’auteur confronte avec minutie la version officielle et héroïque (de Christophe Colomb à George Walker Bush) aux témoignages des acteurs les plus modestes. Les Indiens, les esclaves en fuite, les soldats déserteurs, les jeunes ouvrières du textile, les syndicalistes, les GI du Vietnam, les activistes des années 1980-1990, tous, jusqu’aux victimes contemporaines de la politique intérieure et étrangère américaine, viennent ainsi battre en brèche la conception unanimiste de l’histoire officielle. Auteur d’Une histoire populaire des États-Unis et d’une vingtaine d’ouvrages consacrés à l’incidence des mouvements populaires sur la société américaine, Howard Zinn (1922–2010) a été tour à tour docker, bombardier, cantonnier et manutentionnaire avant d’enseigner à la Boston University. Militant de la première heure pour les droits civiques et contre la guerre du Vietnam, il a conçu son métier d’historien comme indissociable d’un engagement dans les luttes sociales.

Howard Zinn examines the politics of the South and his own experiences there. The South has long been surrounded in mystique. In this powerful volume, drawing on Zinn''s own experiences teaching in the South and working within the Southern civil rights movement, Zinn challenges the stereotypes surrounding the South, race relations, and how change happens in history. With a new introduction from the author.

Howard Zinn''s unique take on this vital period in U.S. history, with a new introduction. The postwar boom in the U.S. brought about massive changes in U.S. society and culture. In this accessible volume, historian Howard Zinn offers a view from below on these vital years in American history. By critically examining U.S. militarism abroad and racism at home, he raises challenging questions about this often romanticized era.

L''historien américain s''attache à présenter un point de vue différent de celui adopté par l''histoire officielle : il donne la parole à ses acteurs les plus modestes (Amérindiens, esclaves en fuite, jeunes ouvriers, GI''s du Vietnam). Fondée sur des témoignages oraux ou écrits (courriers, presse, documents administratifs et juridiques), cette étude offre une description vivante des événements.

Miners, musicians, and "counter girls" go on strike in this people''s history of work in the early 20th century by three acclaimed historians.

Don''t you ever wonder: why is it necessary to declare me dead again and again? The premise of this witty and insightful "play on history" is that Karl Marx has agitated with the authorities of the afterlife for a chance to clear his name. Through a bureaucratic error, though, Marx is sent to Soho in New York, rather than his old stomping ground in London, to make his case. Zinn introduces us to Marx''s wife, Jenny, his children, the anarchist Mikhail Bakunin, and a host of other characters. Marx in Soho is a brilliant introduction to Marx''s life, his analysis of society, and his passion for radical change. Zinn also shows how relevant Marx''s ideas are for today''s world. Historian and activist Howard Zinn is the author of the bestselling A People''s History of the United States and numerous other writings. He recently received the Eugene V. Debs and Lannan Foundation awards for his writing and political activism. He is also the author of Emma, a play about Emma Goldman, in the anthology Playbook (South End Press). Praise for Marx in Soho: "An imaginative critique of our society''s hypocrisies and injustices, and an entertaining, vivid portrait of Karl Marx as a voice of humanitarian justice - which is perhaps the best way to remember him."-Kirkus Reviews "A cleverly imagined call to reconsider socialist theory... Zinn''s point is well made; his passion for history melds with his political vigor to make this a memorable effort and a lucid primer for readers desiring a succinct, dramatized review of Marxism."-Publishers Weekly "Even in heaven it seems, Karl Marx is a troublemaker. But in the deft and loving hands of activist/author/historian Howard Zinn, the historical figure... is also a father, a husband and a futurist possessing a grand sense of humor."-ForeWord "A witty delight that will engage both new and old acquaintances of the Marxian corpus.... Even conservatives will find Zinn''s [book]... an intelligent and diverting read. Recommended for academic and public libraries alike."-Library Journal

Interviews focusing on the last century take a look at history from the standpoint of the ordinary people of the country.

Leading intellectuals discuss the effects of the Cold War on academic freedom, intellectual life, and dissent in the academy.

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. -- Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, LLC.

The acclaimed author of A People''s History of the United States presents an honest and piercing look at American political ideology.

Playbook contains seven political play scripts and notes on set design and lighting. Includes Howard Zinn''s play about Emma Goldman.