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Race and National Power: A Sourcebook of Black Civil Rights from 1862 to 1954
Race and National Power A Sourcebook of Black Civil Rights from 1862 to 1954
Author: Christopher Waldrep
In American history, students are taught about the three branches of government. Most of the time is spent learning about the Executive and the Legislative bodies, but the Judicial branch has had a monumental effect on the course of American history, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the area of civil rights. Race and National Powe...  more » gathers together a collection of primary documents on the history of law and civil rights, specifically in regard to race. The sources covered include key Supreme Court decisions, some opinions from other courts as well, and texts written by ordinary people ? the victims and perpetrators of racism and the lawmakers who wrote the statutes the courts must interpret. With helpful headnotes and introductions, Race and National Power: A Sourcebook of Black Civil Rights from 1862 to 1954 is the perfect resource for anyone studying legal history or race in America.
ISBN-13: 9780415802802
ISBN-10: 0415802806
Publication Date: 7/14/2010
Pages: 336
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Publisher: Routledge
Book Type: Hardcover
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