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AN Organizer's Tale: Speeches
Contributor(s): Chavez, Cesar (Author), Stavans, Ilan (Editor), Stavans, Ilan (Introduction by)

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ISBN: 0143105264     ISBN-13: 9780143105268
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
OUR PRICE: $22.80  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2008
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Annotation: The first major collection of writings by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez
One of the most important civil rights leaders in American history, Cesar Chavez was a firm believer in the principles of nonviolence, and he effectively employed peaceful tactics to further his cause. Through his efforts, he helped achieve dignity, fair wages, benefits, and humane working conditions for hundreds of thousands of farm workers. This extensive collection of Chavezs speeches and writings chronicles his progression and development as a leader, and includes previously unpublished material. From speeches to spread the word of the Delano Grape Strike to testimony before the House of Representatives about the hazards of pesticides, Chavez communicated in clear, direct language and motivated people everywhere with an unflagging commitment to his ideals.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies
- Political Science | Civil Rights
- Political Science | Labor & Industrial Relations
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2008006934
Age Level: 18-UP
Grade Level: 13-UP
Series: Penguin Classics
Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.68" W x 7.74" L (0.62 lbs) 288 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Chicano
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic
Features: Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 112
 
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The first major collection of writings by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez

One of the most important civil rights leaders in American history, Cesar Chavez was a firm believer in the principles of nonviolence, and he effectively employed peaceful tactics to further his cause. Through his efforts, he helped achieve dignity, fair wages, benefits, and humane working conditions for hundreds of thousands of farm workers. This extensive collection of Chavez's speeches and writings chronicles his progression and development as a leader, and includes previously unpublished material. From speeches to spread the word of the Delano Grape Strike to testimony before the House of Representatives about the hazards of pesticides, Chavez communicated in clear, direct language and motivated people everywhere with an unflagging commitment to his ideals.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

 
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