American Dissidents [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Activists, Subversives, and Prisoners of Conscience

Anarchists, civil rights advocates, dissidents, and political pundits have all played key roles in shaping our nation. Examining modern-day individuals like WikiLeaker Bradley Manning and conservative video prankster James O'Keefe as well as those of prior decades like César Chávez, this book profiles controversial figures across history.

• 150 profiles of 20th- and 21st-century American dissidents, subversives, and political activists

• References at the end of each entry

• An extensive bibliography for further research