Trials of the Resistance: Essaya [Paperback] Murray Kempton; Ronald Dworkin; Jason Epstein; Noam Chomsky and Michael Ferber

Description

1970 First printing edition. Paperback cover has some creasing and fading near edges. The pages have some occasional underlining but are otherwise in good condition. The binding is secure.

This remarkable collection, “Trials of the Resistance,” offers a thought-provoking exploration of the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War and the resistance movements that shaped American society. Published in 1970, at the height of the anti-war protests, this volume brings together essays from some of the most influential thinkers and writers of the time, including Murray Kempton, Ronald Dworkin, Jason Epstein, Noam Chomsky, and Michael Ferber.

Kempton, a renowned journalist and social critic, contributes his insightful perspectives on the legal battles surrounding the draft resistance and the trials of those who refused to serve in the military. Dworkin, a legal philosopher, examines the moral and ethical implications of civil disobedience, while Epstein, a celebrated editor and publisher, offers a literary lens on the era’s cultural upheaval.

Chomsky, the renowned linguist and political activist, provides a scathing critique of American foreign policy and the government’s suppression of dissent. Ferber, a legal scholar, delves into the complexities of the judicial system’s response to the anti-war movement.

This first printing edition, though bearing some signs of its age, remains a invaluable historical document and a testament to the power of intellectual discourse in shaping social change. For collectors and readers alike, “Trials of the Resistance” offers a window into a pivotal moment in American history, when the ideals of freedom and justice were fiercely debated and defended.