Teenage Rebels - Stories of Successful High School Activists from the Little Rock 9 to the Class of Tomorrow

Teenage Rebels provides a glimpse into the laws, policies, and political struggles that have shaped the lives of American high school students over the last one hundred years. Through dozens of case studies, Dawson Barrett recounts the strikes, marches, and picket lines of teens all over the U.S. as they demand better textbooks, start recycling programs, and protest the censorship of student newspapers. With historically-influenced artwork and accessible writing, this book is for anyone who has ever challenged the rules and wished for a better world.

About the author

Dawson Barrett is an Assistant Professor of History at Del Mar College. He received his PhD in history from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His writings on punk rock, the 2011 Wisconsin labor crisis, and the history of US social movements have appeared in a various popular and scholarly pubs. Read an interview with Dawson on our blog.

Product details

• Authors: Dawson Barrett
• Publisher: Too Much Coffee Man
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 14 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9781621061373
• ISBN: 978-1-62106-137-3
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 170 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 159 g
• Series: Comix Journalism; Comix Journalism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education