Marsha MacDowell , Beth Donaldson , Mary Worrall ,

Quilts and Human Rights

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ISBN 13:
9780803249851
author:
Marsha MacDowell , Beth Donaldson , Mary Worrall ,
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Nebraska Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
232
Dimensions:
21.1 x 2.1 x 26.6 cm
Genre:
Home & Garden, Crafts, Needlework & Fabrics, Marsha MacDowell, Beth Donaldson, Mary Worrall, Lynne Swanson,Quilts and Human Rights,University of Nebraska Press,0803249853,Politics: General & Reference,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Hobbies/Crafts,
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New
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Quilts and Human Rights offers a unique perspective on the history of global human rights through the lens of textiles. This book explores how quilting has been used as a powerful tool for activism and awareness, tackling issues such as suffrage, race relations, civil wars, natural disasters, HIV/AIDS, and ethnic, sexual, and gender discrimination. Through its pages, Quilts and Human Rights pays tribute to individuals who have used their needle skills to raise awareness and encourage action against human rights violations. By examining the role of quilting in these efforts, the book sheds new light on critical human rights issues and the people who have worked tirelessly to address them. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of textiles, activism, and human rights.

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