W.E.B. Du Bois: Civil Rights Activist, Author, Historian (Transcending Race in America) - Softcover

Whiting, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1422216322 ISBN 13: 9781422216323

Publisher: Mason Crest, 2009

Synopsis

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the African American scholar and leader who devoted himself to gaining equality for his people.

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From Booklist

Despite personal tragedies and a tumultuous career, Du Bois is recognized as a true champion of his people. Whiting shows Du Bois as one never afraid to speak his mind and stand up for his beliefs, even when they were at odds with those of major figures such as Booker T. Washington. The author openly discusses Du Bois’ political and ideological struggles, which concluded with his move to Ghana and admittance into the Communist Party. The book, part of the Transcending Race in America: Biographies of Biracial Achievers series, provides solid information about Du Bois. However, the book’s layout disrupts the flow; fact boxes, headings, and quotations are too frequently interspersed and leave the reader searching for the continuation of the text. Includes two time lines: one of his life, the other of his accomplishments; a glossary; other sources; an index; and picture credits. Grades 5-8. --J. B. Petty

Edition details

• Publisher: Mason Crest
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1422216322
• ISBN 13: 9781422216323
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64