Still Seeking an Attitude Critical Reflections on the Work of June Jordan |
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| Author:
| Kinloch, Valerie |
| Editor:
| Grebowicz, Margret |
| Contribution by:
| Accomando, Christina
Flynn, Richard
González, Rafael Jesús
Green, Ann
Stalling, Jonathan |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7391-0875-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
| Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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From her activism to her passionate writings, June Jordan (1936 - 2002) is one of the most revered American poets of our time. Jordan's writing simultaneously provokes delight and energy while urging reflection on American society and its injustices. In Still Seeking an Attitude the first reflection on her legacy, Jordan's life and works are explored in depth and detail, focusing on subjects ranging from her use of language and linguistics to her political activism and role in...
More DescriptionFrom her activism to her passionate writings, June Jordan (1936 - 2002) is one of the most revered American poets of our time. Jordan's writing simultaneously provokes delight and energy while urging reflection on American society and its injustices. In Still Seeking an Attitude the first reflection on her legacy, Jordan's life and works are explored in depth and detail, focusing on subjects ranging from her use of language and linguistics to her political activism and role in children's literature.