September 11 in History

"I am exhilarated by the collective wisdom, creativity, and insight of this unusual yet riveting distillation of perspectives on September 11."--Bruce Lawrence, author of" Shattering the Myth: Islam beyond Violence"

Mary L. Dudziak is Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Professor of Law and History at the University of Southern California Law School. She is the author of Cold War Civil Rights: Race and the Image of American Democracy.

"[T]he book occupies an admirable place among others that tackle the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. A 'sell-out' or 'traitor' status is usually attributed to those who criticize their governments and/or cultural communities in emergency situations. Dudziak's edited volume successfully challenges such a rationale and explores the possibility of peaceful co-existence at the beginning of the twenty-first century."--Burcak Keskin-Kozat, H-Net Reviews "[A]n important contribution... The uniqueness of this books stems from its approach... Together these authors make a useful and timely addition to the literature on the war on terrorism. Recommended."--W.W. Newmann, CHOICE "Overall, the essays in September 11 in History are informative and thought provoking, and the authors' perspectives and premises well articulated... This book would be a welcome addition to the personal libraries of individuals with genuine interests in history, public policy, and political culture. It could also be utilized effectively as a text or reader in history, journalism, political science, sociology, and/or legal studies classes."--Christine Ludowise, Law and Politics Book Review "This valuable addition to [the literature of the September 11 attacks] ... will work very well in both undergraduate and graduate courses."-- Melani McAlister, The Journal of American History "The collection is significant in bringing together different disciplinary perspectives, from legal studies to history, linguistics, and American Studies. More important, authors supplement their critiques with concrete proposals for social, political, and legal reform. Their arguments are well supported with examples drawn from immediate history, witness testimonies, and newspaper reports. Their theoretical and methodological astuteness renders the book an excellent source for both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses... [T]he book occupies an admirable place among those that tackle the aftermath of the September 11 attacks."--Burcak Keskin-Kozat, Radical History Review "September 11 in History is an exemplary contribution to the emerging scholarship on the War on Terror. Dudziak has done an excellent job collecting essays that represent the new Americanist commitment to cross-disciplinary and transnational perspectives on US politics and culture... [A]n excellent volume and one well worth reading."--Holly M. Allen, Canadian Journal of History