Radical America
Radical America was a
Publication history
Establishment
Radical America was founded by members of the
Initially, subscriptions were sold at a discount rate to national SDS members. The Buhles relocated to the Boston, Massachusetts area, and brought the journal with them. By the time of the Boston move the journal was independent from the SDS.[2]
Content
The journal, published in Somerville, Massachusetts, focused on topical issues of concern to the left and society at large, such as women's liberation, working class radicalism and busing. Beginning in 1970, each issue had a dedicated focus upon one issue. Mainly, during the 1970s, the journal evolved in a direction concerned with New Left issues, rather than traditional, Old Left concern with strengthening ties with trade unions. It was particularly active in the 1970s, as authors related the experiences of feminist and autonomous work-place activists.[2]
Circulation
According to the publication's published annual "Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation" required by the Post Office Department, the average press run of Radical America for the twelve months ending in October 1982 was 4,100, with an average mail subscription of about 2,330.[3] Bulk sales and sales through vendors accounted for another 1,270 copies, according to the 1982 report by editor John P. Demeter.[3]
Demise
By the 1980s the journal branched to addressing gay issues and rock music. During the late 1980s, article contributions dwindled as academics left the journal.[2]
Footnotes
- ^ Dan Georgakas, Series editor's preface to "From the Knights of Labor to the New World Order." p. ix.
- ^ a b c "Radical America, 1967-1999." Brown University Library Center for Digital Archives.
- ^ a b John P. Demeter, "Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation," Radical America, vol. 16, no. 4/5 (July-Oct. 1982), pg. 41.
Further reading
- Paul Buhle (ed.), History and the New Left: Madison, Wisconsin, 1950-1970. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1990.
- James Green (ed.), Workers' Struggles, Past and Present: A "Radical America" Reader. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1983.
External links
- "Radical America, 1967-1999." Brown University Library Center for Digital Archives.
- "Radical America: Digital Edition," Brown University Library Center for Digital Archives. —Large run of issues in pdf format.
- "The Search for a Useable Past: An Interview with Paul Buhle on Radical America", Viewpoint Magazine, March 2, 2015..