Protest at Selma: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

by David J. Garrow

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"The work of David J. Garrow is more than a day-by-day account of how the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 came into being. It is also a skillful analysis of the dynamics of protest activity and more particularly of the ways in which successful protesters deliberately use the mass media to influence uninvolved audiences." -American Historical Review
"A valuable book, because it is a reminder of both the heroism and the brutality displayed...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0300024983

ISBN13:9780300024982

Release Date:September 2015

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:364 Pages

Weight:1.28 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

African-American Studies Civil Rights & Liberties Elections Elections & Political Process Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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