Bibliograph

A young people's history of the United States, Howard Zinn ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff, Volume 2

Type

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A young people's history of the United States, Howard Zinn ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff, Volume 2

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A young people's history of the United States

Oclc number

162198259

Responsibility statement

Howard Zinn ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

Summary

Examines American involvement in the wars and revolutions of the twentieth century from the point of view of ordinary people as well as 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 United States history to the present moment

Table Of Contents

Class struggle -- World War I -- Hard times -- World War II -- Black revolt and civil rights -- Vietnam -- Surprises -- Under control? -- Politics as usual -- Resistance -- The end of the twentieth century -- The "war on terrorism" -- War in Iraq, conflict at home -- "Rise like lions."

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Class struggle to the War on Terror

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Contributor