Youth Activism in America : An Encyclopedia of Ideals in Action

Explore the past, present, and future of political activism and engagement of American youth in this illuminating encyclopedia. In addition to exploring and explaining the beliefs, actions, and lives of key individuals, groups, and movements, Youth Activism in America also considers the impact of young activists on dialogue and debates surrounding such important and controversial issues as climate change, voting rights, gun policy, women's rights, education, LGBTQ+ rights, human rights, and US foreign policy. This in-depth coverage is further supplemented with introductory essays that survey different facets of youth activism in the USA. [Publisher's text]