A Time To Die: The Attica Prison Revolt

Name: A Time To Die: The Attica Prison Revolt
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781608462155
Price: 39.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Tom Wicker

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.98

( 186 ratings, 28 reviews)

Summary

A Time To Die: The Attica Prison Revolt by Tom Wicker delves into the complex and intense 1971 uprising at Attica Correctional Facility in New York. The book provides a detailed exploration of the causes, dynamics, and aftermath of the revolt, highlighting the prisoners’ demands for better living conditions and the eventual, tragic resolution. It examines the broader implications for America’s penal system and civil rights during a turbulent era.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$39⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

A Time To Die: The Attica Prison Revolt

$39⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding the complexities of prison systems and human rights, as well as a detailed account of a pivotal moment in American history. It offers a compelling exploration of the events surrounding a significant prison revolt, providing insights into broader social and political issues.

A Time To Die: The Attica Prison Revolt

The essential first hand account of the Attica Prison rebellion, back in print for the 40th anniversary of the uprising

Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Attica Prison rebellion Attempts will be made to land interviews of Tom Wicks in major media outlets, including NPR Features will be pitched to The Nation, The Progressive, and other print publications

Description

In September 1971, the inmates of Attica prison revolted, took hostages, and forced the authorities into four days of desperate negotiation. At the outset, the rebels demanded—and were granted—the presence of a group of observers to act as unofficial mediators.

Tom Wicker, then the associate editor of The New York Times, was one of those summoned. In four crucial days, he learned more, saw more, and felt more than in most of the rest of his life. In the end, a police attack was launched, resulting in the deaths of dozens of prisoners and employees.

A Time To Die: The Attica Prison Revolt by Tom Wicker provides an intense, first-hand account of these historic events, capturing the turbulence and tragedy of the Attica prison crisis.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781608462155

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 346

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Tom Wicker

About the Author

Tom Wicker, a former reporter, Washington bureau chief, and columnist for The New York Times, is the author of several books, including On the Record. He lives in Rochester, Vermont.