Isbn: 9781612199245 - war by other means: the pacifists of the greatest generation who revolutionized resistance (13 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. In this provocative and deeply researched work of history, Akst takes readers into the wild, heady, and uncertain times of America on the brink of a world war, following four fascinating resisters - four men who would subsequently become famous political thinkers and activists - and their daring exploits: Dwight MacDonald, Kingman Brewster, David Dellinger, and Bayard Rustin. The lives of these diverse anti-war advocates - a blue-blooded isolationist, a high-brow intellectual leftist, a principled and passionate seminary student, and an African-American pacifist and agitator - create the perfect prism through which to see World War II from a new angle, that of the opposition, as well as to show how great and lasting these men's achievements were.The resisters did not stop the war, of course, but their impact would be felt for decades. Many of them went on to lead the civil-rights and anti-Vietnam War movements, the two most important social stands of the second half of the twentieth century. The various World War II resisters pioneered non-violent protest in America, popularized Gandhian principles, and desegregated the first prison mess halls. Theirs is a story that has never been told.…

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: Good. In this provocative and deeply researched work of history, Akst takes readers into the wild, heady, and uncertain times of America on the brink of a world war, following four fascinating resisters - four men who would subsequently become famous political thinkers and activists - and their daring exploits: Dwight MacDonald, Kingman Brewster, David Dellinger, and Bayard Rustin. The lives of these diverse anti-war advocates - a blue-blooded isolationist, a high-brow intellectual leftist, a principled and passionate seminary student, and an African-American pacifist and agitator - create the perfect prism through which to see World War II from a new angle, that of the opposition, as well as to show how great and lasting these men's achievements were.The resisters did not stop the war, of course, but their impact would be felt for decades. Many of them went on to lead the civil-rights and anti-Vietnam War movements, the two most important social stands of the second half of the twentieth century. The various World War II resisters pioneered non-violent protest in America, popularized Gandhian principles, and desegregated the first prison mess halls. Theirs is a story that has never been told.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.38 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Condición: New.