{"title":"Ralph Young","description":"\u003cp\u003eRalph Young explores the intricate landscape of politics and society with a keen eye for historical detail and contemporary relevance. His works invite readers to reconsider familiar narratives and engage with the complexities of patriotism and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, Young offers a fresh perspective on American history and its ongoing impact on current affairs. His books challenge assumptions and inspire deeper reflection on the forces shaping modern political discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-patriots-by-ralph-young-9781479847525","title":"American Patriots","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise history that proves that dissent is patriotic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of America is a history of dissent. Protests against the British Parliament's taxation policies led to the American Revolution and the creation of the United States. At the Constitutional Convention, the founders put the right to protest in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. In the nineteenth century, dissenters protested against the War of 1812 and the Mexican War; they demanded the abolition of slavery, suffrage for women, and fair treatment for workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the twentieth century, millions of Americans participated in the Civil Rights Movement, the antiwar movement, and second-wave feminism. In the twenty-first century, hundreds of thousands protested the war in Iraq, joined the 2011 Occupy movement, the 2017 Women's March, and the 2020 Black Lives Matter uprisings. The crowds grew larger than ever, but the sentiments expressed were familiar. There have been dissenting Americans for as long as there has been an America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAmerican Patriots\u003c\/i\u003e, historian Ralph Young chronicles the key role dissent has played in shaping the United States. He explains that activists are not protesting against America, but pushing the country to live up to its ideals. As he guides the reader through the history of protest, Young considers how ordinary Americans, from moderates to firebrands, responded to injustice. He highlights the work of organizations like SNCC and ACT UP, and he follows iconic individuals like Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Woody Guthrie, charting the impact of their dissent. Some of these protesters are celebrated heroes of American history, while others are ordinary people, frequently overlooked, whose stories show that change is often accomplished through grassroots activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet not all dissent is equal. In 2021, thousands of rioters stormed the US Capitol, and Americans on both sides of the aisle watched the destruction with horror. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Patriots\u003c\/i\u003e contrasts this attack with the long history of American protest and challenges us to explore our definition of dissent. Does it express a legitimate grievance or a smokescreen for undermining democracy? What are the limits of dissent? Where does dissent end and sedition begin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a time when legitimate dissent is framed as unpatriotic, Young reminds us of the dissenters who have shaped our country's history. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Patriots\u003c\/i\u003e is a necessary defence of our right to demand better for ourselves, our communities, and our nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933755031788,"sku":"9781479847525","price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781479847525-american-patriots.jpg?v=1783880024"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ralph-young.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}