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Contents: Introduction to the history of protest in New Zealand -- Cossacks and comrades -- Pacifism and anti-conscription -- The 1932 Depression riots -- Counter-culture and the anti-Vietnam War protest movement -- The second wave of feminism -- Homosexual law reform and civil rights
Summary: Throughout New Zealand's history, individuals and groups have been impelled to seek change and achieve social justice through the medium of protest. Protest in New Zealand provides an in-depth look at protest movements during the 20th century, focusing on their causes and effects, and the events and people that drove them. Protest in New Zealand includes: a detailed narrative of events, including profiles of key people; in-depth case studies of three key industrial disputes; clear discussion on important issues which influenced people; key ideas and historical trends; a range of activities, including discussions and investigations, to engage all learners a wide variety of primary sources, including photographs, articles and posters, many of which have never before been included in New Zealand school textbooks a historiography resource and activity at the end of each chapter sample essays and tips on essay writing. (Publisher)