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The Spirit of an Activist. The Life and Work of Isaiah Dequincey Newman.
Sadye L. . Ed(S): Logan
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Description for The Spirit of an Activist. The Life and Work of Isaiah Dequincey Newman.
A diverse collection of essays about a civil rights leader who played a major role in the desegregation of South Carolina Editor(s): Logan, Sadye L. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
The Spirit of an Activist chronicles the life and distinguished career of Isaiah DeQuincey Newman (1911-1985), a Protestant pastor, civil rights leader, and South Carolina statesman. Known as a tenacious advocate for racial equality, Newman was also renowned for his diplomatic skills when working with opponents and his advocacy of nonviolent protest over confrontation. His leadership and dedication to peaceful change played an important role in the dismantling of segregation in South Carolina. The thirteen narratives in this volume by such diverse contributors as Richard W. Riley, William Saunders, Esther Nell Witherspoon, and Donald L. Fowler attest to Newman's impact ... Read more
The Spirit of an Activist chronicles the life and distinguished career of Isaiah DeQuincey Newman (1911-1985), a Protestant pastor, civil rights leader, and South Carolina statesman. Known as a tenacious advocate for racial equality, Newman was also renowned for his diplomatic skills when working with opponents and his advocacy of nonviolent protest over confrontation. His leadership and dedication to peaceful change played an important role in the dismantling of segregation in South Carolina. The thirteen narratives in this volume by such diverse contributors as Richard W. Riley, William Saunders, Esther Nell Witherspoon, and Donald L. Fowler attest to Newman's impact ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of South Carolina Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
South Carolina, United States
ISBN
9781611173277
SKU
V9781611173277
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About Sadye L. . Ed(S): Logan
Sadye L. M. Logan is the I. DeQuincey Newman Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of South Carolina, USA. She founded the College of Social Work's Isaiah DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice in 2001. Logan is the recipient of numerous academic and service awards, and her professional interest involves culturally specific services to families and ... Read more
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