Protest seems to dominate the news these days. This volume serves as a primer for students hoping to get a handle on what roles they can play in the political landscape, both as students and concerned citizens. Historical context on the roles of protest and public assembly in American history and society is blended with an overview of the formal and informal rules surrounding these civic rights and duties. Incorporating iconic imagery of protest movements of the past and present, this book provides readers with everything they need to know to get involved with issues they care about.