A Passion for Equality: George Wiley and the Movement - Softcover

Kotz, Mary Lynn; Kotz, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039309006X ISBN 13: 9780393090062

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 1977

Synopsis

"An important contribution to the social literature of our time." ―Roger Wilkins, New York Times

A Passion for Equality traces the life of George Wiley, one of the most original and controversial leaders of the social movements of the 1960s and early 1970s. Beyond Wiley's personal story, the book illuminates a stormy period of American history, which witnessed the rise of the civil rights and welfare rights movements. Defying the standard wisdom of political scientists, Wiley successfully organized thousands of poor women into his National Welfare Rights Organization, helped spark national debate over the welfare system, and forced much-needed reforms.

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From the Back Cover:

'A Passion for Equality' traces the life of George Wiley, one of the most original and controversial leaders of the social movements of the 1960s and early 1970s.

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 039309006X
• ISBN 13: 9780393090062
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 372