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Howard Zinn, People’s Pander

February 3, 2010 - 8:07 am - by Roger Kimball
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2011-02-18 01:30:26

I have read this book, and as much as it is maligned by the review above, I think there are elements of it that are quite good, and make a well argued case for change. It’s very easy to criticise because a POV is not shared, but critical thinking has to go beyond that and look to see if there is any merit in a different perspective. I liked it not because I agree with what Zinn has to say, but because he provokes thinking in new directions.