Political Mourning - Identity and Responsibility in the Wake of Tragedy

"Political Mourning examines four case studies-the Triangle Fire, Emmett Till's murder, the attacks of September 11th, and the Black Lives Matter movement-to shed light on moments when everyday people died, when their deaths were the basis of calls for political change, and when such a change actually occurred"--

About the author

Heather Pool is an Associate Professor of Politics and Public Affairs at Denison University in Ohio.

Product details

• Authors: Heather Pool
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781439918937
• ISBN: 978-1-4399-1893-7
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education