Civil Rights in America, 1865–1980

Ron Field (Cotswold School), Richard Brown, David Smith

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Cambridge University Press
12 July 2002

History; Educational: History; Social issues (Children's&YA)

Series: Cambridge Perspectives in History

Civil Rights in America is one of the theme books in the Cambridge Perspectives in History series. Ron Field provides a comprehensive survey of the history of civil rights in America. Topics include: an examination of the concept of civil rights and its relation to the Constitution. The activities and impact of the Klu Klux Klan; labour relations; the development of the Civil Rights Movement; and the contemporary experience of African Americans and other minority groups. The book is illustrated and includes primary sources.

By: Ron Field (Cotswold School)
Series edited by: Richard Brown, David Smith
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9780521000505
ISBN 10: 0521000505
Series: Cambridge Perspectives in History
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 12 July 2002
Recommended Age: From 16 to 19 years
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The Founding Fathers and civil rights; 2. Reconstruction; 3. Return of white supremacy; 4. Jim Crow; 5. Early black protest; 6. Impact of war; 7. Labour relations; 8. The Civil Rights Movement; 9. Other minority groups; conclusions.