Name/Title
Quilts and human rightsEntry/Object ID
NK9198.M26Description
Offers a new understanding of the history of global human rights as seen through textiles of awareness and activism. Of all the textile forms linked to human rights activities, one form--the quilt--has proved an especially potent and popular form for individuals, working alone or as part of organized groups, to subversively or overtly act for human rights. Through a description of this activity over time and space, this book advances awareness of critical human rights issues: suffrage, race relations, civil wars, natural disasters, HIV/AIDs, and ethnic, sexual, and gender discrimination. Quilts and Human Rights pays tribute to the individuals who have used needle skills to prick the conscience and encourage action against human rights violations.Lexicon
Search Terms
quilts, quilts--social aspects, textile fabrics--social aspectsBook Details
Author
Marsha MacDowell, Mary Worrall, Lynne Swanson, Beth Donaldson, Desmond Tutu (foreword)Publisher
University of Nebraska PressDate Published
2016Call No.
NK9198.M26ISBN
803249853, 9780803249851LCCN
2015041916Notes
Length: 210