Jim Downs Livres

Focusing on the 1970s, the book reveals a rich tapestry of gay life that extends beyond sexuality and activism. Jim Downs utilizes previously unexplored records from LGBT community centers in major cities to highlight the profound connections among individuals who formed supportive networks. Through heartfelt narratives, it showcases the resilience and solidarity of those who sought to build a community in the face of societal alienation, emphasizing friendship, shared beliefs, and collaboration.

"Why We Write" explores how writers use their craft to drive social change, revealing the political and personal motivations behind their work. This collection emphasizes the balance between scholarly excellence and social justice, making it a valuable resource for college and graduate students seeking models of impactful scholarship.

Standard histories of infectious disease celebrate brilliant minds such as Florence Nightingale, John Snow, and Robert Koch. In this unorthodox telling, Jim Downs focuses on a forgotten group of contributors: the conscript soldiers, colonial subjects, and enslaved people whose bodies were the experimental matter on which medical progress relied.

17.ZÁŘÍ 1944 - Na slovenském letišti Tri Duby přistávají dva letouny B-17, které přiletěly z italského Bari. To je počátek mise OSS (předchůdkyně CIA) na rozbouřeném Slovensku. Skutečná dobrodružství několika amerických a také britských agentů během slovenského povstání popisuje tato skvělá kniha kalifornského autora. Není to ale pohádka s dobrým koncem. Mise těchto statečných mužů končí tragicky - v Mauthausenu.