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The Confederate Flag


Current Controversies

No. of pages 200

Published: 2017

Great for age 12-18 years

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"The Confederate Flag" by Anne Cunningham explores the complex and controversial history surrounding the Confederate flag in America. Through a blend of historical narrative and personal stories, Cunningham delves into the flag's origins, its symbolism, and its impact on contemporary society. The book examines how the flag has been embraced by some as a symbol of Southern pride while being repudiated by others as a representation of racism and oppression. By weaving together diverse perspectives, Cunningham highlights the ongoing debates surrounding identity, heritage, and the lasting scars of the Civil War, prompting readers to reflect on the meaning of symbols in our culture. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called Current Controversies .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 200 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by Greenhaven Publishing .

 

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Current Controversies