Black Civil Rights in America (Introductions to History)

This is an authoritative introduction to the history of black civil rights in the USA. It provides a clear and useful guide to the political, social and cultural history of African Americans and their pursuit of equal rights and recognition from 1865 through to the present day. From the Civil War of the 1860s to the race riots of the 1990s, Black Civil Rights in America details the history of the modern civil rights movement. This book introduces the reader to: leading civil rights activists and African American leaders black political movements within the USA crucial legal and political developments the portrayal of African Americans in popular culture. Black Civil Rights in America is a concise survey which places the civil rights movement in the wider context of American history. It provides a lucid introduction to the very latest scholarship in African American history.Kevern Verney is the author of 'Black Civil Rights in America (Introductions to History)', published 2000 under ISBN 9780415238885 and ISBN 0415238889.