Heather Ann Thompson
Heather Ann Thompson is an American historian and author, best known for her book 'Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy,' which won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for History.
Books
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1. Blood in the Water
The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy
This book provides a comprehensive account of the 1971 Attica Prison Uprising and its aftermath. It reveals the horrific conditions that led to the prisoners' revolt, the violent retaking of the prison, and the prolonged legal battles that followed. The book also explores the cover-ups and corruption that pervaded the event and its handling, and how it influenced the national conversation about mass incarceration. It's a critical study of civil rights, law enforcement, and the U.S. justice system.
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