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Product Identifiers

PublisherABC-Clio

ISBN-100874369800

ISBN-139780874369809

eBay Product ID (ePID)774189

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages295 Pages

Publication NameSocial Protest Literature : an Encyclopedia of Works, Characters, Authors, and Themes

LanguageEnglish

SubjectEncyclopedias, General, Subjects & Themes / General

Publication Year1999

TypeStudy Guide

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Reference

AuthorPatricia D. Netzley

SeriesABC-Clio Literary Companion Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight26.8 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN98-043005

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"â€¦an interesting if somewhat specialized addition to the literature reference field because of its unique perspective. It could be a useful teaching tool as well as a starting point for research. Recommended for larger high school, public, and undergraduate library collections." - Booklist, "This work provides a good springboard for students searching for fictional works to illustrate a societal issue. Appropriate for high school and lower undergraduate students." - Choice, "Recommended for public and academic libraries." -- Library Journal "...an interesting if somewhat specialized addition to the literature reference field because of its unique perspective. It could be a useful teaching tool as well as a starting point for research. Recommended for larger high school, public, and undergraduate library collections." -- Booklist "This work provides a good springboard for students searching for fictional works to illustrate a societal issue. Appropriate for high school and lower undergraduate students." -- Choice

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal809/.93355

SynopsisSocial Protest Literature discusses the lives and concerns of more than 100 writers; analyzes each work's themes, content, and targeted social problems; provides plot synopses and character sketches; demonstrates how major literary creations represent specific ideologies; and explores key social protest concepts in the context of historical events and social and cultural milieus. This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia focuses on recent works that look at environmentalism, labor issues, civil rights for such marginalized groups as gays and lesbians and racial and ethnic minorities, the role of art under repressive regimes, and other timely issues. Extensive cross-references direct readers to other works with similar themes and a comprehensive bibliography suggests further reading., Impassioned social protest writers inspire readers to relive injustice, empathize with its victims, and take action. The more than 450 entries in this volume survey the most important protest works of our time as well as the classics of the past., Impassioned social protest writers inspire readers to relive injustice, empathize with its victims, and take action. The more than 450 entries in this volume survey the most important protest works of our time as well as the classics of the past. Social Protest Literature discusses the lives and concerns of more than 100 writers; analyzes each work's themes, content, and targeted social problems; provides plot synopses and character sketches; demonstrates how major literary creations represent specific ideologies; and explores key social protest concepts in the context of historical events and social and cultural milieus. This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia focuses on recent works that look at environmentalism, labor issues, civil rights for such marginalized groups as gays and lesbians and racial and ethnic minorities, the role of art under repressive regimes, and other timely issues. Extensive cross-references direct readers to other works with similar themes and a comprehensive bibliography suggests further reading.

LC Classification NumberPN56.S65N48 1999