Big Black stand at Attica : four days in 1971 changed the course of American history
by Smith, Frank, 1933-2004 (Author), Reinmuth, Jared (Author)
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 th... Full description
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"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. Frank "Big Black" Smith finds himself at the center of this uprising, struggling to protect hostages, prisoners and negotiators alike. But when the only avenue for justice seems to be negotiating with ambitious Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Big Black soon discovers there may be no hope in finding a peaceful resolution for the prisoners in Attica. This is an unflinching look at the price of standing up to injustice in what remains one of the bloodiest civil rights confrontations in American history." -- Page [4] of cover. |
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Chiefly illustrations. |
Physical Description: |
171 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
Audience: |
Suggested for mature readers. |
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Includes bibliographical references (unnumbered page 174). |
ISBN: |
9781684154791 1684154790 |
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