political activists

Presents interviews conducted with political activist Noam Chomsky during the month following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S., containing Chomsky's views on the war in Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, and the definition of terrorism.

Tells the life story of consumer advocate and politician Ralph Nader, covering such topics as his childhood in Connecticut, his campaign against the Corvair, and his battle with Al Gore during the 2000 presidential election.

Ken Wiwa chronicles the life of his father, Nigerian writer and critic of military rule Ken Saro-Wiwa.

A collection of portraits, quotations, and biographical sketches of American political activists, writers, and social reformers.

A biography which traces the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, a Burmese political activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.

Examines the life and career of the African-American singer-actor who spoke out against racism and injustice.

In 1918 Berlin, Germany, sixteen-year-old Moritz struggles to do what is right on his newspaper job, in his relationship with his mother and sister who are outspoken socialists, and with his brother, who returns from the war physically and emotionally scarred.

A picture book biography of the late professional tennis player, Arthur Ashe, that chronicles his personal and professional life and career.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographical information about sixty-eight men and women who were influential in bringing about social change in countries throughout the world; and features profiles of seven organizations also engaged in the struggle. Includes timelines, sidebars, documents, photographs, and sources.

Readers discover how the general populace influences the way it is governed via political parties, interest groups, and elections within the framework of various forms of government.