First published 2018
In these bracing essays, award-winning historian Adam Hochschild confronts the moral dilemmas of the modern world. From the legacies of colonialism to the specter of nuclear war, Hochschild's keen eye and empathetic prose illuminate the human stakes behind global crises. With clarity and concision, Hochschild guides readers through thorny ethical quandaries, challenging us to wrestle with the difficult choices that shape the course of history. At the core of this collection lies a search for moral courage in the face of injustice and overwhelming odds.
Genres: history, essays, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-ambiguity, social-commentary
296 pages · Paperback · University of California Press