Newton, Huey P.
To Die for the People
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872865297
- author:
- Newton, Huey P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- City Lights Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.2 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Revolutionary groups & movements
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Huey Newton's To Die for the People is a first-person account of a pivotal era in America's struggle for black empowerment. Written with rare and persuasive honesty, this collection of writings and speeches offers insight into the development of Newton's personal and political thinking, as well as the radical changes that took place within the Black Panther Party. The book records the Party's internal struggles, rivalries, and contradictions, providing a fascinating look back at a young revolutionary group determined to address the injustices it saw in American society. With a new foreword by Elaine Brown, this collection remains strikingly pertinent today, offering a unique perspective on the politics of race, black radicalism, and democracy. This book is an important analysis of the era, providing valuable context for understanding the legacy of social movements from the 1960s and 1970s.
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