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1 online resource (xv, 168 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Greenwood Biographies
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Greenwood biographies.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
A biography of the dynamic, young Representative from New York, the first of her Puerto Rican family to attend college. |
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"This title follows the life and political career of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who, since mid-2018, when she registered one of the biggest primary election upsets in the nation, has emerged as one of the most influential voices of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party"-- Provided by publisher |
| Contents |
Introduction: A political phenomenon -- Timeline -- Chapter 1. Between two worlds -- Chapter 2. First-generation college graduate -- Chapter 3. Community organizer and restaurant worker -- Chapter 4. Political awakening -- Chapter 5. Democratic primary campaign -- Chapter 6. Victory for the underdog -- Chapter 7. Member of Congress -- Chapter 8. Freshman legislator -- Chapter 9. Conservative backlash -- Chapter 10. Social media presence -- Chapter 11. Issues and positions -- Conclusion: Future of the Democratic Party -- Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria, 1989-
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United States. Congress. House -- Biography.
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United States. Congress. House. |
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Biographies.
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Hispanic American politicians -- Biography.
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Hispanic American politicians. |
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Women politicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Women politicians. |
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United States. |
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Politicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Politicians. |
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Hispanic American women legislators -- Biography.
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Hispanic American women legislators. |
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Hispanic American legislators -- Biography.
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Hispanic American legislators. |
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Women legislators -- United States -- Biography.
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Women legislators. |
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Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
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Legislators. |
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New York (N.Y.) -- Biography.
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National Book Committee. |
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New York (State) -- New York. |
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hillstrom, Laurie Collier, 1965- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2020] 9781440875373 (DLC) 2019916680 (OCoLC)1111710699 |
| ISBN |
9781440875380 (electronic book) |
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1440875383 (electronic book) |
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9781440875373 (hardcover) |
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1440875375 (hardcover) |
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