Why We Write: The Politics and Practice of Writing for Social Change

Downs, Jim

ISBN 10: 041597321X / ISBN 13: 9780415973212

Published by Routledge, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Why We Write: The Politics and Practice of Writing for Social Change
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041597321X
• ISBN 13: 9780415973212
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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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.

About the Author

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).