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Muhammad Ali : a humanitarian life
- Title
- Muhammad Ali : a humanitarian life / Margueritte Shelton.
- Author
- Shelton, Margueritte, 1958-
- Publication
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023]
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Details
- Description
- xiv, 245 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "Muhammad Ali: A Humanitarian Life is a unique biography of this iconic champion that chronicles his rise as a great humanitarian alongside his rise as a fighter, revealing the profound influence Ali had both in and out of the ring and that will endure for ages to come"--
- Subject
- Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016
- African American boxers > Biography
- Boxers (Sports) > United States > Biography
- Boxing > United States > History
- Philanthropists > United States > Biography
- Civil rights workers > United States > Biography
- Professional athletes > United States > Biography
- Boxers (Sports)
- African American boxers
- Boxing
- Philanthropists
- Civil rights workers
- Professional athletes
- United States
- Genre/Form
- Biographies.
- History.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Introduction : the fight for equality : a champion in the struggle -- On the road to greatness : the journey begins with dreams of gold -- Scientific aptitude : power, speed and grace in motion -- Crowning glory : a freedom fighter enters the humanitarian arena -- Courage under fire : the people's champion vs. U.S. government -- Return from exile : a humanitarian champion prevails -- Comeback fortitude : the people's champion goes the distance -- Oracles and magic in Kinshasa : Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman -- Thrilla in Manila : a fight to the brink -- Dangerous crossroads : signs of diminishing returns -- Ascent to greater glory : the fourth summit -- Long road home : an uncharted course -- Journey of the heart : the daring adventure -- A higher purpose : true riches of life -- Prayer for the world : The Muhammad Ali Center -- Universal impact : the legacy of Muhammad Ali.
- Call Number
- Sc E 23-399
- ISBN
- 9781538171547
- 1538171546
- 9781538171554 (canceled/invalid)
- LCCN
- 2022027424
- OCLC
- 1321787367
- Author
- Shelton, Margueritte, 1958- author.
- Title
- Muhammad Ali : a humanitarian life / Margueritte Shelton.
- Publisher
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023]
- Type of Content
- textstill image
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Form:
- Online version: Shelton, Margueritte, 1958- Muhammad Ali Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2023 9781538171554 (DLC) 2022027425
- Research Call Number
- Sc E 23-399