The best of times, the worst of times.

Focuses on the political attacks on social history. Attacks on a view of the past that is critical and inclusive; Contention that such attacks on the inclusiveness of history standards was brought about by social history's willingness to view the rich and powerful with less than the proper reveren...

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Publicado en:Journal of Social History Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 99 - 108
Autor principal: Rosenzweig, Roy
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Fall95 Supplement
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Sumario:Focuses on the political attacks on social history. Attacks on a view of the past that is critical and inclusive; Contention that such attacks on the inclusiveness of history standards was brought about by social history's willingness to view the rich and powerful with less than the proper reverence; Unwillingness to celebrate American greatness; Charges of political correctness leveled by conservative politicians.