A Young People's History of the United States: Class Struggle to the War On Terror (Volume 2) (Hardcover)

by Rebecca Stefoff (Adapter), Howard Zinn (Author)
Key Phrases: United States, White House, Supreme Court (more...)

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In volume two, Howard Zinn’s lively, clear prose guides the reader through the wars and revolutions of the twentieth century. Zinn continues his retelling up to 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 our country’s history to the present moment.

Howard Zinn is the author of numerous books, including his epic masterpiece, A People’s History of the United States, as well as many recent books published by Seven Stories Press: Voices of a People’s History of the United States and Terrorism and War, both written with Anthony Arnove, and The Zinn Reader. He is professor emeritus of political science at Boston University.

Young People's History of the US

About the Author
Howard Zinn is the author of numerous books, including his epic masterpiece, A People's History of the United States, as well as many recent books published by Seven Stories Press: Voices of a People's History of the United States and Terrorism and War, and The Zinn Reader. He is a professor emeritus of political science at Boston University.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Seven Stories Press; Seven Stories Press 1st Ed edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583227601
• ISBN-13: 978-1583227602
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A people's history of the US since WW II., January 27, 2008

By	C. Otten (ohio, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For an older adult who can remember the fifties, this is a history that informs me of historical currents that were not obvious at the time. For young people, this is a very readable supplement to the twentieth century US history that is taught in schools.
I highly recommend this. Further similar reading might include Loewen's Lies My Teachers Taught Me.

25 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars History?, July 25, 2008

By	Nicolas Dale (Cary, NC United States) - See all my reviews

While at times Howard Zinn puts forth interesting theories, facts occasionally get in the way. For example, he claims on page 209 that "The beginning of the Declaration of Independence says that 'We the people'..." 'We the people'? In the Declaration of Independence?

I'm not sure if this is just an issue with Rebecca Stefoff's adaptation, or Zinn's facts, but it's clearly an issue. This isn't a history book, but more a political opinion book which happens to use history to support the author's arguments.

--13 year old history buff

8 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Primer, December 12, 2007

By	A Reader (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This book and its companion Volume 1 are the perfect introduction to US history. Based on Zinn's larger work, this focuses on a younger audience. It is informative and provides prospective that is different than the material taught in schools. Every child in the US should read these books.