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Timothy Patrick McCarthy (EDT), John McMillian (EDT) Protest Nation

Words That Inspired a Century of American Radicalism

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Historic writings by socialists, LGBT activists, environmentalists, and more: ';An extraordinary collection of the voices of American dissidents.' Howard Zinn Protest Nationis a guide to the speeches, letters, broadsides, essays, and manifestos that form the backbone of the American radical tradition in the twentieth century. With examples from socialists, feminists, union organizers, civil-rights workers, gay and lesbian activists, and environmentalists that have served as beacons for millions, the volume also includes brief introductory essays by the editors that provide a rich biographical and historical context for each selection. Included are: *a fiery speech by socialist Eugene V. Debs *an astonishing treatise on animal liberation by Peter Singer *an excerpt from Silent Spring by Rachel Carson *Harvey Milk's ';The Hope Speech' *the original Black Panther Party Platform *Peter Singer's astonishing treatise on animal liberation *plus writings from Upton Sinclair, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Betty Friedan, Malcolm X, Cesar Chvez, and more

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