political participation

". . . looks at a variety of protest events, both historic and contemporary, from around the globe. Articles describe protest events, provide historical context, reveal the motivations and methods of protesters, discuss media reaction and coverage as well as government response, outcomes, and impacts. Each chapter focuses on a different social issue, movement, or theme. [Volume one of three]"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn the ways activism has changed in the Internet era.

Readers explore the fascinating history of protests and riots, from the Whiskey Rebellion to the Women's March.

Examines the history of voting in the United States, the importance of voting in a democracy, and the factors that compel people to vote.

A collection of seventeen essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to politicians using social media and its influence on the campaign and election process.

Photographs and text examine the history and the events surrounding protest movements which created social and political change throughout the world, including the Berlin wall protests, women's suffrage, civil rights, censorship and more.

"When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders? . . . readers [will] decipher the complex electoral process and learn how to get involved in the next election."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a guide to activism for teenage girls, discussing picking a cause, planning a protest, raising money, running a group, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally. Includes quotes and tips from other female activists, a glossary, and suggested reading.

Chronicles how the backlash against refugees and immigrants has reshaped the political landscape since the election of Donald Trump.

"Thank You for Being Late is a work of contemporary history that serves as a field manual for how to write and think about this era of accelerations. It's also an argument for 'being late' for pausing to appreciate this amazing historical epoch we're passing through and to reflect on its possibilities and dangers. To amplify this point, Friedman revisits his Minnesota hometown in his moving concluding chapters; there, he explores how communities can create a topsoil of trust, to anchor their increasingly diverse and digital populations. With his trademark vitality, wit, and optimism, Friedman shows that we can overcome the multiple stresses of an age of accelerations, if we slow down, if we dare to be late and use the time to reimagine work, politics, and community"--Amazon.com.