Taking Back the Academy!: History of Activism, History as Activism Contributor(s): Downs, Jim (Editor), Manion, Jennifer (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415948118 ISBN-13: 9780415948111 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: "Taking Back the Academy! "is not only an historical look at activism on campus since the 1960s, but also an exploration of the ways in which the historian's craft leads to social change. Written against the current political wave that views liberal academics as treasonous and unpatriotic, these authors defend political dissent and powerfully document the importance of activism and public debate on college campuses. From the controversies surrounding the current war to continuing problems of identity politics on campus, "Taking Back the Academy!" covers a number of issues raging on today's university campuses. |
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BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - Education | Higher - History | Historiography |
Dewey: 378.198 |
LCCN: 2004014171 |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.02" W x 9.02" (0.75 lbs) 236 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1960's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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Publisher Description: First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |