Shirley Chisholm : catalyst for change, 1926-2005
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Author
Published
Boulder, Colorado : Westview Press, [2014].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780813347691 (pbk.), 0813347696 (pbk.)
Physical Desc
xiii, 192 pages ; 22 cm.
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Published
Boulder, Colorado : Westview Press, [2014].
Language
English
ISBN
9780813347691 (pbk.), 0813347696 (pbk.)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"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.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 328.73 CHISHOLM WIN | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American women legislators -- Biography.
Chisholm, Shirley, -- 1924-2005.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography.
Teachers -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Race relations.
United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography.
Women legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Chisholm, Shirley, -- 1924-2005.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography.
Teachers -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Race relations.
United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography.
Women legislators -- United States -- Biography.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Winslow, B. (2014). Shirley Chisholm: catalyst for change, 1926-2005 . Westview Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Winslow, Barbara, 1945-. 2014. Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change, 1926-2005. Westview Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Winslow, Barbara, 1945-. Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change, 1926-2005 Westview Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Winslow, Barbara. Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change, 1926-2005 Westview Press, 2014.
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