“Historically, the most terrible things - war, genocide, and slavery - have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience.” -Howard Zinn
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Civic Unrest by Marcia Amidon Lusted; Lena Chandhok (Illustrator)
Call Number: 303.4 LUS
ISBN: 9781619302419
Publication Date: 2015-05-12
Explores the history of civic unrest around the world, discussing protests, strikes, and revolutions.
Speech, Media, and Protest by Robert J. Pauly; Tom Lansford (Editor)
Call Number: 323.44 PAU
ISBN: 9781422236338
Publication Date: 2016-01-01
"The right to free speech and expression are a vital part of any democracy. Balancing these rights with other priorities-- such as national defense and the protection of minorities-- is an ongoing struggle both in the United States and in democracies across the globe.
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