The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Author: Susan Dudley Gold

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781608700400

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Americans with Disabilities Act The history of the United States is, in large part, the history of its Landmark Legislation. In this series, the authors take the reader behind the scenes to show the drama that led to each bill's being passed and the effect each piece of legislation has had in the development of our country. Each book includes an informative "From Bill to Law" feature, which explains in easy-to-follow fashion how the process of legislation works. Americans with Disabilities Act tells the inspiring story of how people with disabilities-and their supporters-fought to win their civil rights and an equal opportunity to attain the American dream. Book jacket.

Racism
Racism

Author: Albert J. Wheeler

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781560728566

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Of all mankinds' vices, racism is one of the most pervasive and stubborn. Success in overcoming racism has been achieved from time to time, but victories have been limited thus far because mankind has focused on personal economic gain or power grabs ignoring generosity of the soul. This bibliography brings together the literature providing access by subject groupings as well as author and subject indexes. Contents: Racial Attitudes; Racism and Poverty; Hate Groups; Racial Justice; Racism and Politics; Race Discrimination; Racial Identity; Racism Around the World.

Behind the Backlash
Behind the Backlash

Author: Kenneth D. Durr

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780807854334

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In this nuanced look at white working-class life and politics in twentieth-century America, Kenneth Durr takes readers into the neighborhoods, workplaces, and community institutions of blue-collar Baltimore in the decades after World War II. Challengin