"A new history of the Civil Rights Movement with an emphasis on its nonviolent use of military tactics and strategy"--

For the first time ever, the complete poetry collection spanning three decades from Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and one of America's national treasures. When her poems first emerged during the Black Arts Movement, in the 1960s, Nikki Giovanni immediately took her place among the most celebrated, controversial and influential poets of the era. Now, more than thirty years later, Giovanni still stands as one of the most commanding, luminous voices...

Provides quick, accurate answers to hundreds of question about the historical background and setting of 300 often-studied literary works, including novels, plays, poems, speeches and short stories. Contains profiles of three hundred notable literary works written from ancient times through the end of the twentieth century, relating them to the historical context in which they were written and in which they are set; arranged alphabetically by title...

This collection provides primary source documents in U.S. history alongside context and analysis from scholars. It provides a foundation for analyzing primary sources and learning 21st century information literacy and critical thinking skills. Companion pieces written by experts explain the context, meaning, audience, impact, and more for each document. This edition also includes significant milestones in women's history, among other additions, and...

These volumes of primary source documents focus on leading social issues of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. International in scope, each title is devoted to one topic.