The civil rights movement
By: Bruce J. Dierenfield.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Series: Seminar studies in history
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Harlow, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 179
ISBN-13: 9781405874359
Subjects: Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century; United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century
Description: The civil rights movement was arguably the most important reform movement in American history. This book recounts the extraordinary and often bloody story of how tens of thousands of ordinary African-Americans overcame long odds to dethrone segregation, to exercise the right to vote and to improve their economic standing. Their civil rights movement required unfathomable courage and persistent agitation, during which many activists sacrificed their homes, jobs and lives. The book shows how concerted pressure in a variety of forms ultimately carried the day in realizing a more just society for African-Americans. -- From back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.