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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles, California :
Archaia, a division of Boom Entertainment,
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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| Item Description: | "Four days in 1971 changed the course of American history"--Cover. |
| Physical Description: | 171 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Audience: | Suggested for mature readers. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (unnumbered page 174). |
| ISBN: | 9781684154791 1684154790 |