| Civil Rights Movement REV Edition Contributor(s): Davis, Paul K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0631220445 ISBN-13: 9780631220442 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $55.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: "The Civil Rights Movement" is a collection of the best scholarship on one of America's most important social movements. Editor Jack Davis expands the usual historical boundaries of the Civil Rights Movement as he follows it from pre-World War II activism to the affirmative action initiatives begun in the 1960s. These essays reveal the grassroots character of the movement by exploring its continuity, local nature, and decentralized and diverse leadership. Through this broader scope, students learn about women's activism, white liberals and moderates, local initiatives, environmental racism, and black political empowerment. Twelve essays are arranged chronologically and topically, each with supporting primary documents, a detailed timeline, and further reading lists. This collection provides an ideal source for teaching Civil Rights with a fresh perspective. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Political Science | American Government - General |
| Dewey: 323.119 |
| LCCN: 00036199 |
| Series: Wiley Blackwell Readers in American Social and Cultural Hist |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 5.98" W x 9.01" (1.08 lbs) 340 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's - Chronological Period - 1960's - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Civil Rights Movement is a collection of the best new scholarship on what is arguably the most important American social movement of the twentieth century. Designed for students, the volume contains twelve essays and supporting primary documents arranged chronologically and by topic with a detailed timeline and further reading lists. Emphasizing the wide chronological and geographic scope of the movement, this collection provides a perfect source for teaching the movement with a fresh perspective and new ideas. |