Why We Write (Paperback)

Jim Downs

ISBN 10: 041597321X / ISBN 13: 9780415973212

Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2005

Paperback. Why We Write provides a forum for scholars, activists, and novelists to reflect on the ways in which they use their writing and academic work to create social change. This volume uncovers the political agendas, social missions, and personal and professional experiences that compel writers to bring their stories to the page. Why We Write examines the dual commitment of writing articles and books that are committed to high scholarly standards as well as social justice. These essays will be of great interest to college and graduate students who currently lack a model of social justice scholarship. Provides a forum for scholars, activists, and novelists to reflect on the ways in which they use their writing and academic work to create social change. This volume uncovers the political agendas, social missions, and personal and professional experiences that compel writers to bring their stories to the page. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780415973212

Synopsis :

Why We Write provides a forum for scholars, activists, and novelists to reflect on the ways in which they use their writing and academic work to create social change. This volume uncovers the political agendas, social missions, and personal and professional experiences that compel writers to bring their stories to the page. Why We Write examines the dual commitment of writing articles and books that are committed to high scholarly standards as well as social justice. These essays will be of great interest to college and graduate students who currently lack a model of social justice scholarship.

À propos de l?auteur:

Jim Downs is in the Department of History at Columbia University. He is co-editor of Taking Back the Academy!History of Activism, History as Activism (Routledge 2004).

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Why We Write (Paperback)
Éditeur : Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
Date d'édition : 2005
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new
Edition : Edition originale