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Author:
Barrett, Dawson, author.
Title:
Teenage rebels : successful high school activists, from the Little Rock 9 to the Class of Tomorrow / Dawson Barrett.
Publisher:
Microcosm Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
159 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Subject:
Political activists--United States.
Social reformers--United States.
Dissenters--United States.
Adolescence--United States--History--20th century.
Popular culture--United States--History--20th century.
Teenagers--United States--History--20th century.
Notes:
Includes biblioraphical references (pages158-159).
Summary:
Teenage Rebels provides a glimpse into the laws, policies, and political struggles that have shaped the lives of American high school students over the last one hundred years. Through dozens of case studies, Dawson Barrett recounts the strikes, marches, and picket lines of teens all over the US as they demand better textbooks, start recycling programs, and protest the censorship of student newspapers. Using historically influenced artwork and accessible writing, this book is for anyone who has ever challenged the rules and wished for a better world.
ISBN:
9781621061373
162106137X
OCLC:
(OCoLC)890068387
Locations:
BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

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