American Dissidents [2 volumes] - An Encyclopedia of Activists, Subversives, and Prisoners of Conscience (Hardcover, New)

Anarchists, civil rights advocates, dissidents, and political pundits have all played key roles in shaping our nation. Examining modern-day individuals like WikiLeaker Bradley Manning and conservative video prankster James O'Keefe as well as those of prior decades like Cesar Chavez, this book profiles controversial figures across history. The two-volume American Dissidents: An Encyclopedia of Activists, Subversives, and Prisoners of Conscience is a work that is as interesting as it is important, spotlighting men and women who are heroes to some, outlaws and villains to others. The 150 individuals profiled in this encyclopedia represent diverse ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds, as well as various movements and ideologies. They are authors, anarchists, civil rights advocates, communists, entertainers, environmentalists, government officials, labor organizers, libertarians, military personnel, pacifists, political activists from the left and right, religious leaders, and suffragettes-all of whom have labored to change the social, economic, and political landscapes of the United States. Each of the profiles of 2,000 words or more offers not only biographical data but also information to help readers place the individuals within the context of events that surrounded and influenced their activities. Because objectivity is a key consideration of the work, entries include both praise and criticism. 150 profiles of 20th- and 21st-century American dissidents, subversives, and political activists References at the end of each entry An extensive bibliography for further research

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	December 2011
Editors:	Kathlyn Gay
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 53mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Volumes:	2
Pages:	685
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-59884-764-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General encyclopaedias Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General
LSN:	1-59884-764-3
Barcode:	9781598847642

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