Agitation with a Smile offers a reappraisal of Howard Zinn's political thought and situates his efforts in a contemporary context, looking toward the nature of activism and dissent in the future. This is the first book to provide a substantive account and assessment of Zinn's philosophy and approach to collective action and, to a larger extent, democracy. The contributors to this book explore the most effective mechanisms by which to arouse public support for seemingly radical positions and how current techlogical advancements may alter our perception of Zinn's activism. The book is a valuable guide to a new generation of activists and scholars of politics in gauging the lasting relevance and legacy of Zinn's ideals, concepts, and methodology. The text is neither fawning r unduly critical, unlike many discussions of Zinn in popular culture. Rather, the contributors engage the various complexities and tensions present throughout Zinn's work and subject them to contemporary assessment. This is a multidisciplinary and international approach to Howard Zinn's intellectual and activist can.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Paradigm, Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-10
1612051820
ISBN-13
9781612051826
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189958331
Product Key Features
Format
Trade Paperback (Uk), Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Politics: General & Référence
Dimensions
Weight
408g
Height
235mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
18mm
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations, Figures
Author Biography
Stephen Bird is Professor of Political Science at Clarkson University. Adam Silver is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Emmanuel College. Joshua Yesnowitz is a lecturer and doctoral candidate in political science at Boston University.