women political activists

A biography of activist Aung San Suu Kyi, who has fought for years to bring democracy to the people of Myanmar.

Doris "Granny D" Haddock provides an account of her 3,200 mile hike from Los Angeles to the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., a trek she undertook at the age of eighty-nine to draw attention to the need for national campaign finance reform; and shares stories from throughout her life as an activist.

Presents the life of Callie House, a former slave and mother of five who still had time to demand ex-slave reparations. Focuses on how the Justice Department curtailed the activities of the Callie House organizers, and gravely violated her constitutional rights. She was also accused of mail fraud and was denied support by African-American newspapers.

Chronicles the life of Nobel Peace-prize recipient, pro-democracy activist, and leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma Aung San Suu Kyi; and includes photographs.

A biography of Sarah Winnemucca, Paiute Indian and Native American civil rights activists, discussing her childhood, her work as an advocate for all Native Americans, and the appeals to white America to treat her people with dignity.

Brief biographies of notable women who have contributed significantly to the fields of government and law, from Bella Abzug to Khaleda Zia.

Explores how women throughout the world have gained economic, political, and moral power by using their natural maternal instincts.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that profile the lives and achievements of over 145 American women leaders and activists, including Abigail Adams, Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, Wilma Mankiller, and Hillary Clinton.

Looks at the life of political activist, political prisoner, and politician Aung San Suu Kyi.