Book Review
“One of Us”: Murder mystery in coal mining town
March 31, 2015O'Dell's observations about life in the contemporary coal region from a historical perspective are dead-on accurate.
Read more“The Production of Difference” examines worker division via racism
March 18, 2015Examining "race management" during slavery, Western expansion, and early 20th century industrial production.
Read more“Hitler’s Rival”: Book shines spotlight on Ernst Thalmann
March 3, 2015While this book isn't a history of Nazi Germany or of the GDR, it does provide a historical glimpse into both societies.
Read moreBook offers analysis on Communist International
January 26, 2015The history of U.S. communism and the Communist Party, USA isn't an easy subject to write about.
Read moreNursing home workers write their stories with “Loving Hands”
January 22, 2015"With Our Loving Hands: 1199 NE Nursing Home Workers Tell their Story" is an unusual book for several reasons.
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