Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools, Unions, Race, and Democracy

by Richard D. Kahlenberg

“A thoroughly researched and engaging biography”
–Wall Street Journal

“A spirited and readable biography”
–Washington Post

“[A] stirring account”
–Slate

“[An] excellent new biography”
–The American Prospect

“A gripping portrait”
–Publishers Weekly

“Absolutely must reading”
–Eduwonk

“Judicious and engaging”
–The Weekly Standard

"[A] fascinating biography"
–City Journal

“A well-drawn portrait”
–Newsday

“A fine biography [and] vivid portrait”
–Jerusalem Post

“Compelling[]”
–New Leader

“a richly detailed and well-researched account”
–Education Next

“[An] excellent new biography”
–The Washington Times

“A splendid read”
–The Doyle Report

“Impressive[]”
–Democracy Journal

"A Must Read Education Book of the Year"
–American School Board Journal

"A Top Source on Labor Unions"
–The New Republic

Book Summary & Table of Contents
Events - Excerpts - Author Articles
Author Q & A - Media Hits
Press Releases - Advance Praise

To order, visit Columbia University Press.