Ronald T. Takaki Bücher

A longtime professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California at Berkeley, Ronald Takaki was recognized as one of the foremost scholars of American ethnic history and diversity. When the first edition of A Different Mirror was published in 1993, Publishers Weekly called it "a brilliant revisionist history of America that is likely to become a classic of multicultural studies" and named it one of the ten best books of the year. Now Rebecca Stefoff, who adapted Howard Zinn's best-selling A People's History of the United States for younger readers, turns the updated 2008 edition of Takaki's multicultural masterwork into A Different Mirror for Young People. Drawing on Takaki's vast array of primary sources, and staying true to his own words whenever possible, A Different Mirror for Young People brings ethnic history alive through the words of people, including teenagers, who recorded their experiences in letters, diaries, and poems. Like Zinn's A People's History, Takaki's A Different Mirror offers a rich and rewarding "people's view" perspective on the American story.

From its colonization to the Los Angeles riots, this book recounts the history of America from a multicultural point of view, while detailing the involvements and achievements of the non-Anglo participants who helped create it. Reprint.

Through letters, diaries, and oral histories, the book unveils the rich tapestry of America's diverse individuals, including workers, immigrants, shopkeepers, women, and children. By presenting their stories alongside his own narrative, Takaki highlights the interconnectedness of their experiences, often divided by ethnic lines. This intimate yet expansive history captures the voices of those who have shaped the nation, offering a multifaceted perspective on American identity and heritage.

Explores the decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima.