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A People's History of the United States is a 1980 non-fiction book by American historian and political scientist Howard Zinn. In the book, Zinn seeks to present an alternate interpretation of the history of the United States. According to the Read More..

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Description	A People's History of the United States is a 1980 non-fiction book by American historian and political scientist Howard Zinn. In the book, Zinn seeks to present an alternate interpretation of the history of the United States. According to the author, American history is to a large extent the exploitation of the majority by an elite minority.A People's History has been assigned as reading in many high schools and colleges across the United States. It has also resulted in a change in the focus of historical work, which now includes stories that previously were ignored. The book was a runner-up in 1980 for the National Book Award. It has been frequently revised, with the most recent edition covering events through 2005. In 2003, Zinn was awarded the Prix des Amis du Monde Diplomatique for the French version of this book, Une histoire populaire des États-Unis. Prix des Amis du Monde diplomatique 2003 announcement, December 1, 2003. More than two million copies have been sold.In a 1998 interview, Zinn said he had set "quiet revolution" as his goal for writing A People's History. "Not a revolution in the classical sense of a seizure of power, but rather from people beginning to take power from within the institutions. In the workplace, the workers would take power to control the conditions of their lives."Catherine Parayre, , Flagpole Magazine Online, 18 February 1998. In 2004, Zinn edited a primary source companion volume with Anthony Arnove, entitled, Voices of a People's History of the United States.Despite its significant influence, A People's History of the United States has been heavily criticized by historians from across the political spectrum. Critics assert blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views. "Howard Zinn, Philosopher" By Christopher Phelps. Chronicle of Higher Education February 1, 2010 Novelist Walter Kirn reviews A Young People’s History Of The United States, volumes 1 and 2, (Seven Stories Press: 2007) Professors Michael Kazin and Michael Kammen condemn the book as a black-and-white story of elite villains and oppressed victims, a story that robs American history of its depth and intricacy and leaves nothing but an empty text simplified to the level of propaganda. "Howard Zinn's History Lessons", by Michael Kazin, Dissent, Spring 2004
Description	A People's History of the United States is a 1980 non-fiction book by American historian and political scientist Howard Zinn. In the book, Zinn seeks to present an alternate interpretation of the history of the United States. According to the author, American history is to a large extent the exploitation of the majority by an elite minority.A People's History has been assigned as reading in many high schools and colleges across the United States. It has also resulted in a change in the focus of historical work, which now includes stories that previously were ignored. The book was a runner-up in 1980 for the National Book Award. It has been frequently revised, with the most recent edition covering events through 2005. In 2003, Zinn was awarded the Prix des Amis du Monde Diplomatique for the French version of this book, Une histoire populaire des États-Unis. Prix des Amis du Monde diplomatique 2003 announcement, December 1, 2003. More than two million copies have been sold.In a 1998 interview, Zinn said he had set "quiet revolution" as his goal for writing A People's History. "Not a revolution in the classical sense of a seizure of power, but rather from people beginning to take power from within the institutions. In the workplace, the workers would take power to control the conditions of their lives."Catherine Parayre, , Flagpole Magazine Online, 18 February 1998. In 2004, Zinn edited a primary source companion volume with Anthony Arnove, entitled, Voices of a People's History of the United States.Despite its significant influence, A People's History of the United States has been heavily criticized by historians from across the political spectrum. Critics assert blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views. "Howard Zinn, Philosopher" By Christopher Phelps. Chronicle of Higher Education February 1, 2010 Novelist Walter Kirn reviews A Young People’s History Of The United States, volumes 1 and 2, (Seven Stories Press: 2007) Professors Michael Kazin and Michael Kammen condemn the book as a black-and-white story of elite villains and oppressed victims, a story that robs American history of its depth and intricacy and leaves nothing but an empty text simplified to the level of propaganda. "Howard Zinn's History Lessons", by Michael Kazin, Dissent, Spring 2004

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Name	A People's History of the United States
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Authors	Howard Zinn
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Series	A People's History
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Language	English
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Country	United States
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Pages	729 pp (2003 edition)
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Media_type	Print (Hardback & Paperback)
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Oclc	50622172
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Publisher	Harper & Row; HarperCollins
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