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1	Autobiography of Malcolm X more books like this by Malcolm X add to wishlist Malcolm X was a controversial figure in the early sixties as one of the most forceful and eloquent spokesmen for African-Americans. In his writings and public appearances he addressed the issues of Black pride, separatism (a position he eventually renounced), and self-esteem. In the years prior to his assassination in 1965, he granted Alex Haley, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.90! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Gideon's Trumpet more books like this by Anthony Lewis add to wishlist A history of the landmark case of James Earl Gideon's fight for the right to legal counsel. Notes, table of cases, index. The classic backlist bestseller. More than 800,000 sold since its first pub date of 1964. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Escape from Freedom more books like this by Erich Fromm add to wishlist This landmark work is a classic of both psychology and sociology. The premise is that if humanity cannot live with the responsibilities of freedom, it will probably turn to authoritarianism. Few books have thrown such light on the forces that shape modern society. First published in 1941, the book is especially pertinent in light of recent debates ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.64! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The End of America: A Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot more books like this by Naomi Wolf add to wishlist In a stunning indictment of the Bush administration and Congress, best-selling author Naomi Wolf lays out her case for saving American democracy. With authoritative research and documentation Wolf explains how events of the last six years parallel steps taken in the early years of the 20th century's worst dictatorships such as Germany, Russia, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.75! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr more books like this by Martin Luther King, Jr., Clayborne Carson, Ph.D. (Editor) add to wishlist Compiled from his own words, this autobiography reveals the life of Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's ... see all copies from $2.09! new only from $6.38! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965 more books like this by Juan Williams add to wishlist This compelling oral history of the first ten years of the Civil Rights movement is a tribute to the men and women, both black and white, who took part in the fight for justice and kept their eyes on the prize of freedom. Companion to the highly acclaimed PBS television series. 100 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The autobiography of Malcolm X more books like this by Malcolm X add to wishlist From hustling, drug addiction and armed violence in America's black ghettos Malcolm X turned, in a dramatic prison conversion, to the puritanical fervour of the Black Muslims. As their spokesman he became identified in the white press as a terrifying teacher of race hatred; but to his direct audience, the oppressed American blacks, he brought hope ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies more books like this by Professor Noam Chomsky add to wishlist Chomsky examines the role of the media in society and the question whether it serves the people or the state. see all copies from $4.32! new only from $19.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement more books like this by Joseph P Shapiro add to wishlist A vibrant and compelling account of our century's last great civil rights movement. Over the last 30 years, disabled Americans have fought for freedom from the discrimination and oppression of medical, psychological, and bureaucratic establishments. This is the first popular history of the disability rights movement. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.85! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Fire Next Time more books like this by James A Baldwin add to wishlist The Modern Library edition of the book that William Styron said shook the conscience of a nation. This is James Baldwin's call for activism "to end the racial nightmare... and change the history of the world." Includes the long essay/sermon "Down at the Cross", his commentary on the rise of the Nation of Islam in America, and an argument against ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	I Have a Dream - 40th Anniversary Edition: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World more books like this by Martin Luther King, Jr., James Washington (Editor), Coretta Scott King (Foreword by) add to wishlist A beautiful gift edition of the most memorable and perhaps most inspiring speech given by one of our century's greatest civil rights leaders and orators. see all copies from $2.22! new only from $2.22! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Democracy's Discontent: America in Search of a Public Philosophy more books like this by Michael J Sandel add to wishlist Americans have enjoyed much success in the last half century--unprecedented affluence, greater social justice for women and minorities, the end of the Cold War--yet our politics is rife with discontent. In a searching account of current controversies over morality in politics, Michael Sandel discovers that we suffer from an impoverished vision of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	In Our Defense more books like this by Ellen Alderman, Caroline Kennedy-Schlossberg add to wishlist In Our Defense celebrates freedom and our basic rights from religious choice to trail by jury. Article by article, intention by intention, the first ten amendments are examined through cases that have challenged and been interpreted through them. Alderman and Kennedy, the daughter of the late President, both graduated, both graduated from Columbia ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.66! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	On Liberty more books like this by John Stuart Mill add to wishlist ON LIBERTY, written in 1859, is Mill's formulation for a liberal, democratic, and egalitarian state. It's influence on contemporary politics can not be understated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Freedom for the Thought That We Hate: A Biography of the First Amendment more books like this by Anthony Lewis add to wishlist From one of America's most esteemed experts on the First Amendment comes an eloquent essay on the importance of expression and the need for 'activist judges' More than virtually any other nation on earth, Americans enjoy the freedom to say and write what they think. The press can air the secrets of government, the corporate boardroom or the ... see all copies from $7.16! new only from $8.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Courage of Their Convictions more books like this by Peter H Irons add to wishlist Peter Irons introduces 16 Americans who had the courage and perseverance to pursue a belief in their constitutional rights all the way to the Surpreme Court. Their cases, decided by the Surpreme Court between 1940 and 1986, raise four major issues of our time -- religion, race, protest, and privacy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Bill of Wrongs: The Executive Branch's Assault on America's Fundamental Rights more books like this by Molly Ivins, Lou Dubose add to wishlist Until her death in January 2007, Ivins made at least one speech a month for no fee in defense of the Bill of Rights. During her travels, she met ordinary people going to extraordinary measures to protect their rights, and, in this book, she celebrates their courage and accomplishments. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice more books like this by Jack Donnelly add to wishlist see all copies from $8.50! new only from $16.75! \| SVS
19 view cover	A Nation of Sheep more books like this by Andrew P Napolitano add to wishlist Judge Napolitano, Fox News Channels senior judicial analyst, holds a conversation with the American voter in which he asks questions about taxes, why government never acknowledges mistakes, why government grows bigger and more expensive, and more. see all copies from $3.98! new only from $4.63! \| SVS
20 view cover	On Liberty and Other Essays more books like this by John Stuart Mill, John Gray (Editor) add to wishlist ON LIBERTY, written in 1859, is Mill's formulation for a liberal, democratic, and egalitarian state. It's influence on contemporary politics can not be understated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.93! \| SVS
21 view cover	Destruction of the European Jews more books like this by Raul Hilberg add to wishlist First published in 1961, Raul Hilberg's comprehensive account of how Germany annihilated the Jewish community of Europe spurred discussion, galvanised further research, and shaped the entire field of Holocaust studies. This revised and expanded edition of Hilberg's classic work extends the scope of his study and includes 80,000 words of new ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $19.15! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Who Will Tell the People: The Betrayal of American Democracy more books like this by William Greider add to wishlist This expose of Washington politics reveals how influence and power drive that town, and how decision-making that is supposed to benefit the citizenry too often benefits corporations. Greider offers compelling examples of democracy thwarted by special interests and offers ways to make democracy work again. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction more books like this by Professor Akhil Reed Amar add to wishlist A leading scholar of constitutional law delivers an incisive and brilliant new account of the Bill of Rights and explodes conventional wisdom about our most basic charter of liberty. Akhil Reed Amar not only illuminates the text, structure, and history of the 1789 Bill but also argues that its present character owes more to antislavery activists ... see all copies from $5.16! new only from $12.62! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	J. S. Mill: 'On Liberty' and Other Writings more books like this by John Stuart Mill, Stefan Collini (Editor), Raymond Geuss (Editor) add to wishlist On Liberty has become celebrated as the most powerful defence of the freedom of the individual, and is now widely regarded as the most important theoretical foundation for Liberalism as a political creed. The Subjection of Women is a powerful indictment of the political, social, and economic position of women. This edition brings together these ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
25 view cover	Why We Can't Wait more books like this by Martin Luther King, Jr. add to wishlist Writing in the 1960s for a general audience, Dr. King reflects on the recent history of the civil rights movement--especially the campaign in Birmingham, Alabama, which brings him hope--on the assassination of President Kennedy, and on the the necessary struggle to come. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.60! \| first editions \| SVS

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