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Cramm this book : so you know WTF is going on in the world today

Call Number

  • 306 S4689 TEEN (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

New York : Philomel Books, 2022.

Physical Description

265 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 22 cm

Summary

"A guide to the recent history of the world that's led to where we are today, so Gen Z readers can have context for the news they see and hear every day"--

Today's world can feel like a seriously confusing mess. You stand up for justice, and change the world; you can raise your voice to make a difference... but first you need to know that is actually on. Seltzer dives into the history that has made the world what it is today: the wars, the movements, the disasters and more. The future is ours. What are you waiting for? -- adapted from jacket

Contents

  • Cramm this intro
  • The isms and the phobias. Xenophobia ; Sexism ; Racism ; Nationalism ; Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia ; Abelism ; Islamophobia ; Antisemitism
  • The wars. World War II ; The Cold War ; The Korean War and the Vietnam War ; The Israel-Palestine conflict ; 9/11, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War
  • The movements. Women's suffrage ; The hippie movement ; The Civil Rights movement ; The LGBTQ+ rights movement ; The Arab Spring ; Black Lives Matter ; Me Too ; Immigration, DACA, and dreamers ; March for Our Live ; The climate change movement
  • The disasters. Oil spills ; Nuclear meltdowns and explosions ; Recessions ; Hurricanes ; Wildfire ; Diseases
  • Cramm this conclusion.

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