Famous Trials - Brown v. Board of Education - Hardcover

Tackach, James

9781560062738: Famous Trials - Brown v. Board of Education

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560062738 ISBN 13: 9781560062738

Publisher: Lucent Books, 1997

The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education marked the beginning of the end of racial segregation in the United States. The Court demolished the legal foundation for racial segregation and served a moral indictment to America.

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 6-10--A timely series entry because of the 40th anniversary of the integration of Little Rock's Central High School. In a clear, well-detailed presentation, Tackach follows the course of the African-American civil rights struggle, from the Civil War to the present, but the focal point of this book is school segregation--its effects, social impact, inequities, and its eventual demise. Concise summaries of the arguments, debate, and reaction to the court's unanimous decision are included and the legacy of the decision of this case is examined. This overview complements Harvey Fireside and Sarah Fuller's Brown v. Board of Education (Enslow, 1994), which gives more attention to the character and decision-making dynamics of the Supreme Court, while this volume emphasizes the before-and-after significance of the decision. Although both titles feature memorable quotes and similar anecdotes, Tackach's book offers frequent sidebars containing biographical profiles of pivotal figures, case-study information, and expanded explanations of key places and events. Libraries needing additional resources on Supreme Court decisions and civil rights issues will appreciate this open-ended discussion of the lasting effects of this landmark decision.

Gerry Larson, Durham Magnet Center, Durham, NC

Review:

"Useful to students writing reports as well as those interested in famous cases."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020901)

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