Newark
Subtitle: a history of race, rights, and riots in America
By: Kevin Mumford
Series: American history and culture; American history and culture (New York University Press)
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780814757178
Subjects: Politics and government; Race relations; African Americans; Civil rights; Black nationalism; Riots; Sources; Civil rights movements; Written communication; History
Description: "In this broad and balanced history of Newark, Kevin Mumford applies the concept of the public sphere to the problem of race relations, demonstrating how political ideas and print culture were instrumental in shaping African American consciousness. His analysis uniquely incorporates the impact of white ethnic groups and the experience of black women. He draws on both public and personal archives, interpreting official documents-such as newspapers, commission testimony, and government records - alongside interviews, political flyers, meeting minutes, and rare photos."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-285) and index.