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A Young People s History of the United States (For Young People Series)
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A Young People s History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, slaves, immigrants, women, Native Americans, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in books for young people. A Young People s History of the United States is also a companion volume to The People Speak, the film adapted from A People s History of the United States and Voices of a Peoples History of the United States.Beginning with a look at Christopher Columbuss arrival through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, then leading the reader through the struggles for workers rights, womens rights, and civil rights during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and ending with the current protests against continued American imperialism, Zinn in the volumes of A Young Peoples History of the United States presents a radical new way of understanding Americas history. In so doing, he reminds readers that Americas true greatness is shaped by our dissident voices, not our military generals.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Young People's History of the United States'? A: The book emphasizes the perspectives of marginalized groups in American history, including workers, slaves, immigrants, women, and Native Americans, providing a radical rethinking of the nation's past.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Young People's History of the United States' is Howard Zinn.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is bound in paperback.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 2, 2009.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is aimed at young people, making it suitable for middle school and high school students.
- Q: Is this book a revised edition? A: Yes, it is a revised and enlarged edition of the original work.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: This product is listed as a new book.
- Q: Does this book cover modern historical events? A: Yes, the book discusses contemporary issues including protests against American imperialism.
- Q: Is 'A Young People's History of the United States' a companion to any other works? A: Yes, it serves as a companion volume to 'The People Speak' and 'Voices of a People’s History of the United States'.