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Black Civil Rights in America
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Introductions to History S.
By
Kevern Verney
$123
Price includes NZ wide delivery! Ships from UK supplier | Rating: | | | Format: | Hardback, 144 pages | | Published In: | United Kingdom, 29 June 2000 |
This book is the authoritative introduction to the history of black civil rights in the USA. It provides a clear and useful guide to the political, social and cultural history of black Americans and their pursuit of equal rights and recognition from 1865 through to the present day. From the civil war of the 1860s to the race riots of the 1990s, Black Civil Rights details the history of the modern civil rights movement in American history. This book introduces the reader to: leading civil rights activists black political movements within the USA crucial legal and political developments portrayal of black Americans in the media. |
Reviews"With only 117 pages of text, this very compact narrative of blacks and civil rights from the Civi War to the present is a very fast-paced overview. A solid bibliography and clear, concise writing help. Recommended for undergraduates only. ." -"J.F. Findlay, emeritus, University of Rhode Island A solid bibliography and clear, concise writing help. Recommended for undergraduates only. , July 2001
| Publisher: | Routledge | | ISBN: | 0415238870 |
| EAN: | 9780415238878 | | Dimensions: | 20.78 x 15.39 x 1.57 centimeters (0.18 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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