{"product_id":"lea-roback-quebec-social-justice-activist-9781917503303","title":"Léa Roback: Quebec Social Justice Activist","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Tara Goldstein\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Lived Places Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Lived Places Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Activists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was L?a Roback? And what can we learn from activism?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eL?a Roback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1903-2000) gained renown for her seven decades of activism in Quebec, particularly championing union rights and women rights. Yet, despite her significant accomplishments no English-language biography exists. In our current geo-political climate, marked by polarization and lack of dialogue, documenting Roback's ability to transcend linguistic, religious, cultural, and class boundaries in pursuit of social justice is inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis biography, based on interviews between Roback and filmmaker Sophie Bissonette, sociologist Nicole Lacelle, journalist Merrily Weisbord and others, promises to engage students, educators in social justice-oriented fields, Equity Studies, Gender Studies, Education Studies, Canadian Studies, Canadian History courses and all those who seek justice and enthusiasm from a life-long human rights activist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lived Places Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45865375694999,"sku":"9781917503303","price":2414.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781917503303.webp?v=1768603563","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/lea-roback-quebec-social-justice-activist-9781917503303","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}