Wangari Maathai

by Tabitha Kanogo

Book Overview

Wangari Muta Maathai is one of Africa's most celebrated female activists. Originally trained as a scientist in Kenya and abroad, Professor Maathai returned to her home country of Kenya with a renewed political consciousness. There, she began her long career as an activist, campaigning for environmental and social justice while speaking out against government corruption. In 2004, Maathai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her leadership of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821424173
• ISBN13: 9780821424179
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 7.0"