Experts
Howard Zinn
Historian
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Zinn hopes he would be remembered for introducing a new way of thought into the world. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In Future
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Howard Zinn on the Limitations of American History Books
Do strong nations have an interest in writing accurate historical accounts? Read More
May 8, 2008 | In History
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Howard Zinn on Iraq: Advice for the Next US President
The next President should pull the troops out of Iraq immediately, Zinn says. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In Politics & Policy, World
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What did you learn from your experience in WW II?
Even the best war was full of immorality, says Zinn. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In History
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Howard Zinn on Race in America
We’ve come from a tightly segregated society to an integrated one, Zinn says. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In History
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Howard Zinn on US Presidential Candidates
For Zinn, the 2008 US election comes down to the war. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In Politics & Policy
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Howard Zinn on Democracy in America
What we have is not democracy, Zinn says. We just have formal institutions. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In Politics & Policy
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Howard Zinn's Personal Philosophy
Howard Zinn explains democratic socialism. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In Politics & Policy
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Howard Zinn on the World Today
The world, Zinn says, is trying to overcome American dominance. Read More
May 8, 2008 | In World
Howard Zinn is a historian, political scientist, social critic, activist and playwright, best known as author of the bestseller A People's History of the United States.
Zinn has been active in the Civil Rights and anti-war movements in the United States.
The author of some 20 books, Zinn is currently Professor Emeritus in the Political Science Department at Boston University. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, the artist Roslyn Zinn. The couple have two children, Myla and Jeff, and five grandchildren. Both artist and editor, Roslyn has had a role in editing all of Zinn's books and many of his articles.
