Kevin A. Young

Kevin A. Young is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on social movements, revolutions, labor history, political economy, and U.S.-Latin America relations. He has authored multiple books, including *Abolishing Fossil Fuels: Lessons from Movements That Won* (2024) and *Blood of the Earth: Resource Nationalism, Revolution, and Empire in Bolivia* (2017). His work often examines how mass movements challenge capitalist structures and imperialist policies. Recent articles analyze climate activism, immigrant scapegoating, and the historical dynamics of revolutionary movements in Latin America. Young teaches courses on Latin American revolutions, U.S. imperialism, and labor studies. He actively critiques U.S. foreign policy and advocates for progressive social change, as seen in his writings on climate politics and solidarity movements.