E-raamat: Pete Seeger in His Own Words [Taylor & Francis e-raamat]

Chronicles the life of the American music icon through his private writings, documents, and letters.

Of interest to American folk music fans, political activists, and cultural historians, this collection of primary documents from the pen of Pete Seeger provides readers with a window into the mind of one of the most important single contributors to "American" culture in the twentieth century. Covering topics such as his childhood influences, his start as a musician, labor activism before and after the Second World War, civil rights activism, Vietnam War protest, environmentalism, and contemporary music and politics, this collection of letters, essays, diary entries and more provides a fascinating look at the insights and philosophy behind a lifetime of work to make the world a better place through music. The work is edited by Rob Rosenthal, a professor of sociology at Wesleyan University, and his son Sam Rosenthal, a New York based writer and musician. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)