Big Black : Stand at Attica /
"In the summer of 1971, New York's Attica State Prison is a symbol of everything broken in America -- abused prisoners, rampant racism and a blind eye turned towards the injustices perpetrated against the powerless. But when the guards at Attica overreact to a minor incident, the prisoners...
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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Los Angeles, California :
Archaia,
2020
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Summary: | "In the summer of 1971, New York's Attica State Prison is a symbol of everything broken in America -- abused prisoners, rampant racism and a blind eye turned towards the injustices perpetrated against the powerless. But when the guards at Attica overreact to a minor incident, the prisoners decide they've had enough and revolt -- taking their jailers hostage and making demands for humane conditions."--Provided by publisher. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (171 pages) : chiefly color illustrations |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 1641446374 9781641446372 |
Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebook Central, viewed July 31, 2020). |