A Prophetic Minority: The American New Left
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor damage and chipping to edges. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A landmark work of political journalism, A Prophetic Minority chronicles the rise of the American New Left through the eyes of Jack Newfield, one of its most articulate and passionate observers. The book presents a vivid portrait of the student activists, civil rights workers, and peace campaigners who challenged the American establishment during the turbulent 1960s, from the Freedom Riders of CORE to the anti-Vietnam War movement. Newfield argues with conviction and moral clarity that this generation of young radicals represented not a fringe element, but a genuine prophetic force demanding America live up to its founding ideals. Introduced by the renowned democratic socialist Michael Harrington, the narrative combines on-the-ground reportage with sharp political analysis, capturing the energy, idealism, and internal tensions of a movement that would reshape American politics. A vital document of its era, it remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of progressive activism in the United States.
Author: Jack Newfield
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Anthony Blond
Genre: American history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor damage and chipping to edges. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A landmark work of political journalism, A Prophetic Minority chronicles the rise of the American New Left through the eyes of Jack Newfield, one of its most articulate and passionate observers. The book presents a vivid portrait of the student activists, civil rights workers, and peace campaigners who challenged the American establishment during the turbulent 1960s, from the Freedom Riders of CORE to the anti-Vietnam War movement. Newfield argues with conviction and moral clarity that this generation of young radicals represented not a fringe element, but a genuine prophetic force demanding America live up to its founding ideals. Introduced by the renowned democratic socialist Michael Harrington, the narrative combines on-the-ground reportage with sharp political analysis, capturing the energy, idealism, and internal tensions of a movement that would reshape American politics. A vital document of its era, it remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of progressive activism in the United States.