Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332743943 ISBN 13: 9781332743940
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and often misunderstood perspective of white Southerners on race relations and states' rights in the mid-20th century. The author explores the historical, cultural, and political factors that shaped the South's unique identity and its response to the landmark 1954 Supreme Court desegregation decision. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of historical events, legal precedents, and cultural observations, the author contends that the South's resistance to integration stems from a deeply ingrained belief in states' rights, local self-government, and the preservation of a way of life. The book examines the South's Anglo-Saxon heritage, its experiences during Reconstruction, and the enduring legacy of the Confederate War to illuminate the motivations and anxieties underlying Southern attitudes. The author challenges prevailing narratives that portray Southern resistance as solely rooted in racial prejudice, instead emphasizing the significance of community values, cultural traditions, and the fear of federal overreach. By providing a nuanced understanding of the Southern perspective, this book offers valuable insights into a pivotal chapter of American history and its ongoing implications for race relations and national unity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332743943 ISBN 13: 9781332743940
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332743943 ISBN 13: 9781332743940
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.