Malcolm X, African American revolutionary
By: Dennis D. Wainstock.
Publisher: McFarland Publishers; McFarland
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 221
ISBN-13: 9780786439348
Subjects: X, Malcolm, -- 1925-1965; Black Muslims -- Biography; African Americans -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: "This biography begins with Malcolm's seven-year imprisonment from age 21 and continues through his official adoption of the religion of the Nation of Islam; his ministry at Elijah Muhammad's Temple Number Seven and other contributions to the Nation's growth; his disillusionment and rejection of the Nation's teachings; and his pilgrimage to Mecca and other international travels. "--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Imprisonment and redemption; title: Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X; title: Malcolm X's ministry; title: The developing rift; title: The rift deepens; title: Disobedience and suspension; title: The break; title: The pilgrimage and African travels; title: By any means necessary; title: Back overseas; title: Under the wire; title: The last days; title: Arrests, convictions, and theories; title: Recapitulation and reflection.