From thought to action : developing a social justice orientation /

"The book provides robust historic, cultural, and social context for social justice work, assists readers in managing the discomfort that often accompanies raised consciousness, and offer step-by-step instructions for initiating social justice campaigns and projects. The text examines the histo...

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Main Author: Sanford, Amy Aldridge (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Diego, CA : Cognella, [2020]
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