Protest Nation: Words That Inspired a Century of American Radicalism

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Synopsis
Historic writings by socialists, LGBT activists, environmentalists, and more: &“An extraordinary collection of the voices of American dissidents.&” —Howard Zinn Protest Nation is a guide to the speeches, letters, broadsides, essays, and manifestos that form the backbone of the American radical tradition in the twentieth century. With examples from socialists, feminists, union organizers, civil-rights workers, gay and lesbian activists, and environmentalists that have served as beacons for millions, the volume also includes brief introductory essays by the editors that provide a rich biographical and historical context for each selection. Included are: *a fiery speech by socialist Eugene V. Debs *an astonishing treatise on animal liberation by Peter Singer *an excerpt from Silent Spring by Rachel Carson *Harvey Milk&’s &“The Hope Speech&” *the original Black Panther Party Platform *Peter Singer&’s astonishing treatise on animal liberation *plus writings from Upton Sinclair, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Betty Friedan, Malcolm X, César Chávez, and more
Copyright:
2010

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
241 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781595586063
Related ISBNs:
9781595585042
Publisher:
The New Press
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Copyrighted By:
John Mcmillian, Timothy Patrick Mccarthy
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Language Arts, Communication, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Edited by:
John McMillian

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