readings and cases in African-American politics Gilliam, Franklin D. creator text bibliography txu Fort Worth, TX Harcourt College Publishers c2002 2002 monographic eng

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xvi, 447 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Part documentary anthology, part literature review, and part bibliography, "Farther to go" gives students a thorough historical grounding in the field of racial politics. Dr. Gilliam imparts a strong working knowledge of the civil rights movement, as well as the cultural, economic, and psychological nuances underlying the relationship between the black community and the political system. To that end, the text presents significant court cases, speeches, and statutes that allow students to discover the texture of racial politics in America. Part I: The Political History of Race. 1. The Pre-Civil War Period: 1787-1862. 2. The Civil War, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow (1863-1953). Part II: The Civil Rights Movement: 1950-1972. 3. Legalism (1950-1958). 4. Nonviolent Direct Action (1955-1965). 5. Black Power (1961-1972). Part III: The Consequences of the Struggle for African-American Liberation. 6. Whither Racism? 7. Ideology, Identity, and Black Political Thought. 8. Racial Politics in Urban America. 9. Racial Politics at the National Level: The Presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court. 10. Public Policy and the Future of Racial Politics in America. Notes Includes bibliographical references. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. Includes bibliographical references. African Americans Politics and government E185.6 .G39 2002 323 0155072323 010110 20181127183718.0 7476