Acosta, Oscar Zeta

Revolt of the Cockroach People

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ISBN 13:: 9780679722120
author:: Acosta, Oscar Zeta
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1989
Pages:: 262
Dimensions:: 20.52 x 13.41 x 1.47 centimetres
Genre:: Ethnic studies
Condition:: New
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The Revolt of the Cockroach People by Oscar Zeta Acosta In this exhilarating sequel to The Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo, Oscar Zeta Acosta takes us behind the front lines of the militant Chicano movement of the late sixties and early seventies. Acosta, a lawyer and activist, recounts the brazen games of "chicken" he played against the Anglo legal establishment, battles fought with bombs as well as writs, and a personal saga marked by danger and humor. As a champion of the Chicano people, Acosta faced threats from both the police and the vatos locos he advocated for. This book is both an important political document of a genuine popular uprising and a revealing, hilarious, and moving personal account. Published in 1989, The Revolt of the Cockroach People offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.

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