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Shirley Chisholm : catalyst for change, 1926-2005
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Overview
\"A staunch proponent of breaking down racial and gender barriers, Shirley Chisholm had the esteemed privilege of being a pioneer in many aspects of her life. She was the first African American woman elected to the New York State legislature and, later, the United States House of Representatives. She also made a run for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 1972. Focusing on Chisholm's lifelong advocacy for fair treatment, access to education, and equal pay for all American minority groups, this book explores the life of a remarkable woman in the context of twentieth century urban America and the tremendous social upheaval that occurred after World War II. About the Lives of American Women series: Selected and edited by renowned women's historian Carol Berkin, these brief biographies are designed for use in undergraduate courses. Rather than a comprehensive approach, each biography focuses instead on a particular aspect of a women's life that is emblematic of her time, or which made her a pivotal figure in the era. The emphasis is on a \"good read,\" featuring accessible writing and compelling narratives, without sacrificing sound scholarship and academic integrity. Primary sources at the end of each biography reveal the subject's perspective in her own words. Study questions and an annotated bibliography support the student reader. \"-- Provided by publisher.
Publisher
Westview Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Subject
/ United States. Congress. House Biography.
/ African American legislators Biography.
/ Women legislators United States Biography.
/ Legislators United States Biography.
/ Teachers United States Biography.
/ Presidential candidates United States Biography.
/ HISTORY / United States / General.
/ HISTORY / United States / 20th Century.
/ BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women.
ISBN
9780813347691, 0813347696
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| Call Number | Copies | Material | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| E840.8.C48 W56 2014 | 1 | BOOK | AUTOSTORE |
