The Nation, 1865-1990: Selections from the Independent Magazine of Politics and Culture

The Nation 's 125th anniversary was marked by this collection of diverse political viewpoints, in which Martin Luther King speaks out on civil rights, Katha Pollitt reacts to the ``Baby M'' surrogate mother case and Chaim Weizmann's plea for Zionism goes head-to-head with Edward Said's support of a Palestinian state. ``An astonishing anthology, rich in ideas and provocations,'' said PW. Illustrated. (Oct.)