The Civil Rights Movement (Turning Points in World History) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0737702168 ISBN 13: 9780737702163

Publisher: Greenhaven Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Essays discuss the literary, cultural, and political aspects of the civil rights movement.

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Grade 9 Up-This well-thought-out anthology will be extremely useful to students. Following a brief history of the movement, 23 articles and essays written at the time and in retrospect examine the pivotal mix of events, leaders, and cultural forces that transformed American society. They describe how the movement began, its nonviolent and militant tactics, changes in the political arena, and some ramifications today. Each piece opens with a brief summary of the author's points and provides a context for their significance. Excerpts from 23 primary documents, e.g., "Text of Proclamation by Governor Wallace" in 1963 and Fannie Lou Hamer's speech to the Democratic National Convention in 1964, are appended. A comprehensive overview of a complex chapter in our history.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737702168
• ISBN 13: 9780737702163
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 287
• Editor: Paul A. Winters