{"product_id":"9781592118373","title":"Past, Present, Future: The Significance of Histroty","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eTaylor, Michael J C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistria Academic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\/6\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA provocative examination of how forgotten historical patterns dictate our current crises and future survival. Dr. Taylor dismantles the traditional way we are taught about the past, revealing the stark, undeniable connections between yesterday's turning points and today's political, social, and economic realities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unflinching chronicle exploring how our collective memory shapes the present and the future—examining events from the moon landing to financial crises, and arguing why erasing or distorting history endangers humanity’s very survival.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory is never a relic of the past; it is the very context that shapes our lives and destinies. Michael J C Taylor’s work draws a vital connection between eras—past, present, and yet-to-come—insisting that to understand our place in the world, we must see history as the “bonding element of the time continuum.” From firsthand accounts of epoch-defining moments, like the Kennedy assassination or the Challenger explosion, to incisive analysis of events such as the Savings and Loan crisis or landmark Supreme Court cases, Taylor uncovers the intricate interplay between past decisions and current societal fractures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders who appreciate the critical eye of Howard Zinn or the investigative rigor found in \u003ci\u003eLies My Teacher Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e will recognize the stakes: history isn’t mere stories, but the playbook for navigating crises and building futures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA call to historians, educators, policymakers, and curious minds alike: the future cannot be imagined without a fearless reckoning with where we've been.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Histria Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48700907553023,"sku":"9781592118373","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781592118373_s600x595.jpg?v=1781632045","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781592118373","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}