Chains of Fear: American Race Relations Since Reconstruction (Grass Roots Perspectives on American History)

'œThis work consists of 60 documents illuminating American race relations since 1860.... Each document is ably prefaced by the editor. There is also an essay introducing the book as a whole in the form of an invitaiton to the reader to search for the roots of American race prejudice.... The essay also emphasizes that the American people shape race relations independently of the courses urged by their leaders. Appropriately, the sources chosen by Cassity are 'grass-roots sources' and not the words of national leaders. An excellent collection of material with appropriate words of editorial guidance. Highly recommended for all college libraries.'' ChoiceMichael J. Cassity is the author of 'Chains of Fear: American Race Relations Since Reconstruction (Grass Roots Perspectives on American History)', published 1984 under ISBN 9780313213243 and ISBN 0313213240.