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Running for Freedom: Civil Rights and Black Politics in America since 1941

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Running for Freedom: Civil Rights and Black Politics in America since 1941

Running for Freedom, Fourth Edition, updates historian Steven Lawsonâ€™s classic volume detailing the history of African-American civil rights and black politics from the beginning of World War II to the present day.

Offers comprehensive coverage of the African-American struggle for civil rights in the U.S. from 1941 to 2014

Integrates events relating to Americaâ€™s civil rights story at both the local and national levels

Features new material on Obamaâ€™s first term in office and the first year of his second term

Includes addition of such timely issues as the Trayvon Martin case, the March on Washington 5oth anniversary, state voter suppression efforts, and Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
Country USA
Brand Wiley-Blackwell
Manufacturer Wiley-Blackwell
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 22524056
ReleaseDate 2014-10-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781118836545

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