Title: The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr
Description: Explores the development of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s understanding of the relationship between religion, morality, law, and politics. Provides an in-depth analysis of King's views on the roles that religion and morality ought to play, not only in public debate concerning political choices and law, but also in efforts to create political and legal structures that are just and to perpetuate participatory democracy. The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. focuses considerable attention on King's refusal to separate religious faith and moral considerations from politics, legal matters, and social reformism. In so doing, it demonstrates King's remarkable ability to transcend church-state boundaries and to formulate an alliance that permeated every facet of American life. This volume reveals how King moved beyond southern particularism to create a more democratic America and a more inclusive world. Among the topics covered are King's relationship to various American political traditions and figures, King's theories of civil disobedience and his understanding of the Constitution, and the influence of moral law and personal idealism on King's teachings.
Subjects: Politics and government, Religion and politics, Moral conditions, Views on religion, Views on law, History, Political and social views, Biography: political, Christian theology, Political activism, Racism & racial discrimination, Church And Social Problems, U.S. - Political And Civil Rights Of Blacks, History - U.S., Politics/International Relations, USA, Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Histor, Political History, United States - 20th Century (1945 to 2000), King, Martin Luther, General, United States - 20th Century, 1929-1968, 20th century, Jr.,, King, Martin Luther,, Religion, United States, King, martin luther, jr., 1929-1968, Civil rights movements, united states, Social ethics, Political ethics, United states, politics and government, 1945-1989, United states, moral conditions, Law, Maatschappijkritiek, Juridische aspecten, Politieke aspecten, Ethische aspecten