Contemporary human rights activists Book

Global Profiles provides current, thorough coverage of some of the most significant figures in history. Each volume offers eight to thirteen essays on individuals who are associated with a particular movement, event, or vocation.Each volume begins with a thematic introduction. The profile of each individual includes essential biographical information, a description of the subject's critical achievements and contributions, and an assessment of the individual's significance in the broad context of world history. Here are ten individuals who have struggled to improve the human condition. Profiles: -- Mother Teresa -- Peter Benenson -- Jimmy Carter -- Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu -- Hebe de Bonafini and Maria Adela de Antokoletz -- Fang Lizhi -- Joan Baez -- Aung San Suu Kyi -- Rigoberta Menchu.