Protest at Selma: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by

Description: Protest at Selma by David J. Garrow Federal voting rights legislation and the civil rights protests in Selma and Birmingham, Alabama, in 1965. Emphasis on Martin Luther King, Jr., as leader of SCLC. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The work of David J. Garrow is more than a day-by-day account of how the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 came into being. It is also a skillful analysis of the dynamics of protest activity and more particularly of the ways in which successful protesters deliberately use the mass media to influence uninvolved audiences." –American Historical Review"A valuable book, because it is a reminder of both the heroism and the brutality displayed in the great civil rights crusade." –David Herbert Donald, The New Republic"One of the most comprehensive studies yet of a single campaign within the civil-rights movement." –Pat Watters, New York Times Book Review"An excellent fusion of important theoretical constructs with careful and thoughtful empirical analysis. A desirable addition to most college libraries, useful for a variety of courses .Thoroughly documented. Recommended." –Choice Author Biography David J. Garrow is Presidential Distinguished Professor at Emory Universitys School of Law. He received the Pulitzer Prize and the Robert F. Kennedy Award for his biography of Martin Luther King, "Bearing the Cross" (1986). His earlier books include "The FBI and Martin Luther King, Jr". (1981) and "Protest at Selma" (1978). Review "One of the most comprehensive studies yet of a single campaign within the civil-rights movement."—Pat Watters, New York Times Book Review * New York Times Book Review *"A valuable book, because it is a reminder of both the heroism and the brutality displayed in the great civil rights crusade."—David Herbert Donald, The New Republic -- David Herbert Donald * The New Republic *Recipient of the 1979 Chastain Award, presented by the Southern Political Science Association to the author of the best book on the politics, government, or public administration of the United States South -- Chastain Award * Southern Political Science Association * Review Quote Recipient of the 1979 Chastain Award, presented by the Southern Political Science Association to the author of the best book on the politics, government, or public administration of the United States South Details ISBN0300024983 Author David J. Garrow Pages 364 Publisher Yale University Press Language English ISBN-10 0300024983 ISBN-13 9780300024982 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Yale University Press Birth 1953 Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Residence GA, US Short Title PROTEST AT SELMA REV/E Edition Description Revised Edition New edition Subtitle Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Place of Publication New Haven UK Release Date 1980-07-01 NZ Release Date 2015-09-08 US Release Date 2015-09-08 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-09-08 DEWEY 976.145 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2015-09-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6995530;

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