Young activists : American high school students in the age of protest / Gael Graham ; foreword by Todd Gitlin.

Author/creator Graham, Gael, 1958-
Format Book
Publication InfoDeKalb, Ill. : Northern Illinois University Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxiv, 256 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Introduction: The diverse origins of student activism and dissent. -- The changing world of the American high school student. -- Maintaining the color line in desegregated high schools. -- It's not personal, it's just that you're White - Black and Brown power in high schools. -- The high school student rights movement. -- Student rights, student power, and the critique of contemporary education. -- High school students, the Vietnam War, and radical politics. -- Cops in the halls, students on the school board - educators respond to high school turmoil.
Local noteLittle-348873--305131056009X
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [235]-241) and index.
LCCN 2005020678
ISBN0875803512 (clothbound : alk. paper)
ISBN9780875803517 (clothbound : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks LA229 .G65 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold