political and social views

A collection of political writings by Eleanor Roosevelt, featuring over two hundred columns, articles, essays, and speeches; arranged chronologically in six subject categories including the New Deal, the United Nations and human rights, and the Cold War.

A critical introduction to twentieth-century American playwright Arthur Miller that discusses his experiences involving the Great Depression, the Holocaust, the House Un-American Activities Committee, Marilyn Monroe, and other aspects of his life, in connection with the social and moral themes of eight of his major plays.

Presents twelve essays that examine the writings and influence of African-American scholar W. E. B. DuBois, as well as a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.

Discusses the private life and public career of the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.