Peace : the biography of a symbol
Kolsbun, Ken2008
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the peace sign comes this illustrated history of one of the most recognisable symbols on the planet. Alongside the story of the symbol, the author recounts the history of the peace movement, from campaigns for nuclear disarmament in the 50s to more recent antiwar demonstrations.
Main title:
Peace : the biography of a symbol / by Ken Kolsbun with Mike Sweeney.
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Imprint:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic ; Enfield : Publishers Group UK [distributor], 2008.
Collation:
256 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN:
9781426202940 (hbk)1426202946 (hbk)
Dewey class:
303.6'6
Local class:
303.66
Language:
English
Subject:
Peace movements -- History -- 20th centuryPeace movements -- History -- 21st centurySigns and symbols -- History -- 20th centurySigns and symbols -- History -- 21st centuryProtest movements -- History -- 20th centuryProtest movements -- History -- 21st centuryAntinuclear movement -- HistorySymbolism in politics
BRN:
407475