The Civil Rights Movement: Struggle and Resistance - Couverture souple

Riches, William T.Martin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0333611004 ISBN 13 : 9780333611005

Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan, 1997

Synopsis

How did a relatively powerless minority bring down the whole system of racial segregation in America within a single generation? The civil rights movement led to the dismantlement of institutionalised racism and transformed American society. William Riches chronicles the growth of the mass movement from its origins in less well documented battles for civil liberties, through to its eventual success with the destruction of a de jure segregated society.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Praise for the book when it was first published:
'William T. Martin Riches has written a book for undergraduates and general audiences that provides an excellent introduction to and review of the U.S. civil rights movement'
- Michael D. Cary, History: Review of New Books

The Civil Rights Movement in the United States struggled to create a nation. The Civil War ended de jure slavery but it needed the movement to dismantle laws designed to keep African Americans subordinated to white power. In this compelling introduction, William T. Martin Riches analyses the way African Americans developed a mass movement after World War II and overthrew state-enforced racial segregation despite fierce resistance from whites. Riches emphasises how the movement influenced others seeking justice in America, and evaluates the coalitions formed to preserve gains threatened by the rise of the New Right.

Thoroughly revised and updated in the light of the latest scholarship, the third edition of The Civil Rights Movement:
sets the movement in its broader context
stresses the changing role of black women, and their problems with the women's movement and black nationalism
demonstrates the positive influence on some white southerners
explores the key role played by the state and federal judiciaries
assesses the administrations of George W. Bush
examines the rise of Neo-Conservatism
covers the presidential election campaign of 2008 and analyses Barack Obama's first months in office.

William T. Martin Riches was formerly Senior Lecturer and Convenor of American Studies at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown.

Revue de presse

Review of first edition:

'In tackling a highly sensitive and emotive issue, Riches presents a coherent and very readable account of the American Civil Rights movement.' - Esther Jubb, American Studies Today
 
'William T. Martin Riches has written a book for undergraduates and general audiences that provides an excellent introduction to and review of the U.S. civil rights movement' - Michael D. Cary, History: Review of New Books
 
Review of second edition:
A vivid account of the modern American civil rights movement, illuminated with telling examples, grounded in recent research, and bang up-to-date.' - --Michael Heale, Professor Emeritus (of History), Lancaster University, UK 
  
 

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Palgrave Macmillan
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0333611004
• ISBN 13: 9780333611005
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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