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"Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments" by Erin L. Thompson explores the history and impact of public monuments in America. The book focuses on post-Civil War commissions by organizations like the United Daughters of the Confederacy, discussing how these monuments shape collective memory and often celebrate controversial figures. Thompson also examines the presence of Christopher Columbus monuments and their complex symbolism for Italian Americans. The book highlights the need for critical conversations about monuments to deconstruct problematic narratives and find new ways of memorializing and remembering. [Extracted from the article]

"Rockin' the Free World! How the Rock & Roll Revolution Changed America and the World" by Sean Kay explores the impact of rock and roll on society and culture. Through interviews with musicians and advocates, Kay argues that rock and roll is an idea that promotes freedom, equality, human rights, and peace. The book is organized into four parts, examining power and progress, values, change, and the global influence of rock and roll. It highlights the role of rock and roll in education, activism, and the music industry, while acknowledging the negative aspects of the genre. Overall, the book emphasizes the transformative power of rock and roll in shaping American and global society. [Extracted from the article]

"Teachers of Color: Resisting Racism and Reclaiming Education" by Rita Kohli explores the experiences of teachers of color in America's education system. The book highlights the historical and current context of racism in K-12 schools and the lack of diversity in the teaching profession. Kohli uses qualitative data and critical race theory to analyze the narratives of thirty justice-oriented teachers of color, emphasizing the impact of racism on their well-being and professional success. The book calls for a reimagining of education and the need for systemic change to create a more inclusive and equitable school environment. [Extracted from the article]

"America, Goddam: Violence, Black Women, and the Struggle for Justice" by Treva Lindsey is a significant book in the field of African American history. Lindsey explores the relevance of Black feminist poet Pat Parker's work in addressing violence against Black women by Black men. The book examines the experiences of historic and contemporary Black women and girls who have faced sexual assault and violence, highlighting the intersections of anti-Blackness, misogynoir, and multiple jeopardy. Lindsey also delves into the consequences of poverty for Black women, emphasizing the life-or-death implications of lacking resources. The book concludes with a call for hope and resistance, emphasizing the agency and resilience of Black women and girls. This book is recommended for those interested in African American history, as well as related fields such as environmental studies, public health, and sociology. [Extracted from the article]

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"Adam Smith's America: How a Scottish philosopher became an icon of American capitalism" by Glory Liu explores the influence of Adam Smith, a Scottish philosopher, on American life and capitalism. The book examines how Smith's works, particularly "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" and "The Wealth of Nations," were interpreted and used by various figures throughout American history, including Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and James Madison. It also delves into debates over Smith's ideas on free trade and the role of ethics in economics. The book concludes with an analysis of the different interpretations of Smith's work in the 21st century, particularly in response to the Clinton administration's embrace of market fundamentalism and the Great Recession of 2008-2009. While the book provides a comprehensive history of Smith's influence in America, it does not discuss the reception of Smith's moral philosophy or compare the American uptake of Smith's ideas to other countries. Overall, "Adam Smith's America" is a valuable resource for understanding the impact of Smith's ideas on American capitalism. [Extracted from the article]

"Iraq Against the World: Saddam, America, and the Post-Cold War Order" by Samuel Helfont is a book that challenges the Western-centric approach to international histories by placing Iraq at the center of its analysis. The author argues that Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 became a litmus test for the U.S.-led liberal international project, and maintaining international sanctions against Iraq was crucial for upholding the new rules-based international order. The book explores Iraq's efforts to exploit international sympathy for the suffering of Iraqis under UN sanctions through influence campaigns and manipulative statecraft. Overall, the book offers a thought-provoking perspective on the history of the post-Cold War era and is recommended for those interested in Iraqi, international, and diplomatic history. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Giving Back: Filipino America and the Politics of Diaspora Giving" by L. Joyce Zapanta Mariano explores the concept of giving back in the Filipino American diaspora. Mariano examines how the impulse for charity and philanthropy is deeply ingrained in Filipino culture and how it shapes the identity and relationship of Filipino Americans to their homeland. The author argues that this philanthropy is influenced by neoliberal governance and the historical context of American empire and labor exploitation in the Philippines. Mariano also discusses the depoliticization of diasporic philanthropy and highlights the importance of understanding the political realities of global capitalism, neoliberalism, and militarism in order to create meaningful change. [Extracted from the article]

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Book Review: The intersector: How the public, nonprofit, and private sectors can address America's challenges, by Gitterman, D. P., & Britto, N. (Eds.) Gitterman and Britto acknowledge the imprecise nature of this collaboration and broadly define it as the existence of partnership between more than one sector for public action (p. 2). Gitterman and Britto focus on the nuances that arise when fundamentally different sectors choose to engage in collaboration and call for further development in the "art form" that is I intersector i work. [Extracted from the article]

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