Agitation with a Smile considers the legacy of the influential US historian and activist Howard Zinn, situating his efforts in a contemporary context and looking toward the nature of activism and dissent in the future. The contributors explore the most effective way to gain public support for radical positions and how current technological advancements may alter our perception of Zinn’s activism. The book is a valuable guide to Zinn’s ideals, concepts and methodology for a new generation of activists and scholars.