Historical truth and lies about the past : reflections on Dewey, Dreyfus, de Man, and Reagan / Alan B. Spitzer.

Author/creator Spitzer, Alan B., 1925-
Format Book
Publication InfoChapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, 1996.
Description162 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : historical argument when the political chips are down -- John Dewey, the "trial" of Leon Trotsky, and the search for historical truth -- Versions of truth in the Dreyfus case -- The debate over the wartime writings of Paul De Man : the language of setting the record straight -- Ronald Reagan's Bitburg narrative.
Local noteLittle-296320--305131002760S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 133-156) and index.
LCCN 95047876
ISBN0807822892
ISBN0807845981 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks D13 .S645 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold