W. E. B. Du Bois was a public intellectual; sociologist; and activist on behalf of the African American community. He profoundly shaped black political culture in the United States through his founding role in the NAACP; as well as internationally through the Pan-African movement. Du Bois's sociological and historical research on African-American communities and culture broke ground in many areas; including the history of the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. Du Bois was also a prolific author of novels; autobiographical accounts; innumerable editorials and journalistic pieces; and several works of history.One of the most neglected and obscure books by W. E. B. Du Bois; In Battle for Peace frankly documents Du Bois's experiences following his attempts to mobilize Americans against the emerging conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. A victim of McCarthyism; Du Bois endured a humiliating trial-he was later acquitted-and faced political persecution for over a decade. Part autobiography and part political statement; In Battle for Peace remains today a powerful analysis of race in America. With a series introduction by editor Henry Louis Gates; Jr.; and an introduction by Manning Marable; this edition is essential for anyone interested in African American history.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. An addendum to the first reviewBy tamYes; this work has shortcomings in both analytical precision and chronological awareness. But there are some very useful sections. Foremost is the section on writing and "record keeping." It counters many notions of written language as superior to "oral" cultures in war or conflict by showing the ways in which both forms of record keeping rely on many of the same bases for validation and reproduction. This is a good argument to keep in mind when reading even such accomplished works as Jill Lepore's The Name of War; which emphasizes; though in a complex way; the superiority of written language in cultural contestation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Toward a better understanding of why the name Redskins is wrong for Native Americans.By Jaime Andres PretellGreat book that explores how Native Americans started to be called Redmen and Redskins. She forgot to explore the Spanish angle; but overall a good assessment.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy great game; helps pass the timegoodbook
