Fact check: Werner, Craig. A Change Is Gonna Come: Music, Race & the Soul of America. University of Michigan Press, 2006.

1. Summary of the results

The analyses confirm that Craig Werner did author "A Change Is Gonna Come: Music, Race & the Soul of America" and that it was published by the University of Michigan Press in 2006 ^{[1] [2]}. Multiple sources verify Werner's authorship, including his official University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty profile ^[3] and the University of Michigan Press author page ^[4]. The book explores the history of Black music in America, examining its cultural and social context and impact on society ^[1].

The University of Michigan Press official webpage provides comprehensive publication details, including ISBN numbers, pricing, and availability in multiple formats ^[2]. An independent review from All About Jazz describes the book as having a "hopeful and inspiring perspective on popular music" ^[5]. The analyses also reveal that a revised edition of the book exists ^{[6] [4]}, indicating the work's continued relevance and scholarly value.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement provides only basic bibliographic information and omits several important contextual details revealed in the analyses:

• The book has been revised and republished, suggesting ongoing scholarly engagement with Werner's work ^{[6] [4]}
• The work has received positive critical reception from music and academic publications ^[5]
• The University of Michigan Press provides additional resources including playlists and supplementary materials ^[2]
• Werner is an established academic at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, lending institutional credibility to the work ^[3]

The analyses also reveal potential confusion in the marketplace, as there is a separate picture book adaptation of Sam Cooke's song "A Change Is Gonna Come" that shares a similar title but is entirely different from Werner's academic work ^{[7] [8] [9]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to be factually accurate based on the analyses provided. All sources confirm the correct author, title, publisher, and publication year. However, the statement is incomplete rather than misleading, as it fails to mention the existence of a revised edition and provides no context about the book's content or reception.

The only potential source of confusion stems from the similar titles between Werner's academic book and the picture book adaptation of Sam Cooke's song ^{[7] [8] [9]}. This could lead to misidentification, but the original statement's inclusion of the publisher and author's full name helps distinguish it from other works with similar titles.