Martin Luther King, Jr.: Civil Rights Leader - Couverture souple

Jakoubek, Robert E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1604133287 ISBN 13 : 9781604133288

Editeur : Chelsea House Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive biography of an inspiring civil rights activist.As one of the most important and influential leaders of America's civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. became the catalyst for change in a nation marked by segregation and discrimination. Unlike the civil rights activists who argued for a violent response to segregation and prejudice, King believed that peaceful resistance could bring about great change. He dreamed of an America where all people could enjoy the same rights and opportunities and then worked tirelessly to make his dream a reality. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Nearly half a century after his assassination, King continues to have an impact on much of the American dialogue about civil rights.This attractive new biography features a wealth of useful features, including full-color and black-and-white photographs, an index, chronology, and sidebars. A selection of quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. and helpful fact boxes encourage further reading.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Robert Jakoubek holds degrees in history from Indiana University and Columbia University. He is the coauthor of These United States, an American history textbook.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chelsea House Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1604133287
• ISBN 13: 9781604133288
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
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• Personne responsable: non disponible