Title: American civil rights policy from Truman to Clinton : the role of presidential leadership /
Authors: Shull, Steven A.; Shull, Steven A.
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Reagan, Ronald Views on civil rights.; Bush, George, Views on civil rights.; Clinton, Bill, Views on civil rights.; Reagan, Ronald; Bush, George,; Clinton, Bill,; African Americans Civil rights; Civil rights Government policy United States.; United States Politics and government; United States Politics and government
Contents: pt. 1. The nature of civil rights: presidential influence and policy change. Introduction ; Civil rights in American history -- pt. 2. Presidential policy statements and actions. Going public through policy statements ; Presidents' legislative and budget actions ; Presidents' administrative and judicial actions -- pt. 3. Reactions to presidential statements and actions. Responses by Congress and agencies ; Responses by courts and nongovernmental actors -- pt. 4 Evaluating presidential influence. The impact of presidential policies ; Conclusion.