An introductory history of the Black Panther Party and the party's involvement in African-American political struggles during and after the civil rights movement. Also covered is the how the Black Panther Party has been portrayed and recognized in art and culture through film and music.
"This concise yet comprehensive reference book provides an overview of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its emergence in response to the police-involved deaths of unarmed black people to its development as a force for racial justice in America"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the popular culture of the Roaring Twenties, including the speakeasies, gangsters, dance bands, and silent film stars, and the women who came to symbolize it.
A historical overview of the hippie counterculture in America between 1963 and 1971 that discusses their origins and philosophy, and provides a time line, biographical sketches of significant individuals affiliated with the group, and primary source documents.
An overview of the history of the Ku Klux Klan that discusses the society's origin, philosophy, members, and actions; and includes biographical sketches of significant individuals as well as primary source documents and a time line.
A historical overview of the Mafia subculture in America that discusses their origins and philosophy, and provides a time line, biographical sketches of significant individuals affiliated with the group, and primary source documents.
