What is Paul Buhle known for?

Paul Buhle is widely recognized for his extensive work on radical American history, particularly his contributions to the study of the American left, labor movements, and popular culture through a Marxist lens. He is also noted for his pioneering efforts in the field of comics and graphic novel scholarship, often exploring their historical and political dimensions.

Paul Buhle

b. 1944

Books: 27
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About

Paul Buhle is a historian and author whose work spans American history, political movements, and Caribbean studies. He has written books such as A People’s History of American Empire, The new left revisited, and C.L.R. James's Caribbean. His writing offers insights into social and political history.

Top genres

History Non-Fiction Politics & Society Graphic Novels Biography

Featured works

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State capitalism and world revolution

C. L. R. James

La izquierda de Hollywood

Dave Wagner

The new left revisited

John Campbell McMillian

Critical Perspectives on the Past

Studs Terkel's Working

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

A People’s History of American Empire

Howard Zinn

Graphic novel

Series

The new left revisited

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Margaret AtwoodFiction, Literary Fiction, Dystopian15 works

Adam HochschildHistory, Politics & Society, Non-Fiction14 works

John LewisBiography & Memoir, Politics & Society, Biography12 works

Jon Lee AndersonNon-Fiction, Politics & Society, Essays11 works

Charles C. MannNon-Fiction, Science & Nature, History9 works

Howard ZinnNon-Fiction, History, Politics & Society7 works

Thi BuiBiography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Graphic Novels7 works

Lillian S. RobinsonNon-Fiction, Sociology, Politics & Society7 works

John GrishamFiction, Legal Thriller, Suspense6 works

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Paul Buhle is widely recognized for his extensive work on radical American history, particularly his contributions to the study of the American left, labor movements, and popular culture through a Marxist lens. He is also noted for his pioneering efforts in the field of comics and graphic novel scholarship, often exploring their historical and political dimensions.