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This anthology presents a diverse collection of legal and related literature that analyzes significant race and civil rights issues in contemporary America. Unlike previous works that primarily focus on the dynamics between Caucasians and African Americans, it encompasses a broader spectrum of minority perspectives, including African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American viewpoints. The anthology examines the role of race across various contexts, such as education, housing, employment, voting rights, immigration, and criminal justice. Editors Davis, Johnson, and Martinez delve into themes like the historical subordination of various racial groups, affirmative action, hate speech, and the challenges faced by women of color. The initial selections set the stage by exploring the concept of race, providing a foundation for understanding the diverse contexts that follow. Aimed primarily at law school classes on civil rights and race relations, the anthology also appeals to anyone interested in foundational readings in these critical areas. Each chapter includes an introduction designed to help readers analyze ongoing debates surrounding race issues in the United States.
Acquisto del libro
A Reader on Race, Civil Rights, and American Law, Timothy A Davis
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2001
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura)
Metodi di pagamento
Ancora nessuna valutazione.
- Titolo
- A Reader on Race, Civil Rights, and American Law
- Sottotitolo
- A Multiracial Approach
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Timothy A Davis
- Editore
- Carolina Academic Press
- Pubblicato
- 2001
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 805
- ISBN10
- 0890897352
- ISBN13
- 9780890897355
- Serie
- Descrizione
- This anthology presents a diverse collection of legal and related literature that analyzes significant race and civil rights issues in contemporary America. Unlike previous works that primarily focus on the dynamics between Caucasians and African Americans, it encompasses a broader spectrum of minority perspectives, including African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American viewpoints. The anthology examines the role of race across various contexts, such as education, housing, employment, voting rights, immigration, and criminal justice. Editors Davis, Johnson, and Martinez delve into themes like the historical subordination of various racial groups, affirmative action, hate speech, and the challenges faced by women of color. The initial selections set the stage by exploring the concept of race, providing a foundation for understanding the diverse contexts that follow. Aimed primarily at law school classes on civil rights and race relations, the anthology also appeals to anyone interested in foundational readings in these critical areas. Each chapter includes an introduction designed to help readers analyze ongoing debates surrounding race issues in the United States.