Growing up (1919-1934) -- Becoming a "folk singer" (1935-1947) -- Mentors and influences -- What is folk music? -- The labor movement, the Communist Party and the blacklist -- The Civil Rights Movement -- The movement against the war in Vietnam -- The Environmental movement and the ship Clearwater -- Reflections on a life in movements -- Other struggles of the 20th century -- Travels abroad -- Musics of other countries -- A philosophy of making music -- Participation -- Commercialization, popularization, authenticity, and the star system -- Reflections on a life in music - Balancing work and family life -- Other writings -- Other correspondence -- Philosophical musings and utopian visions.
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