| CVL Rghts in Us 1 2v Set Contributor(s): Martin, Waldo E., Jr. (Editor), Sullivan, Patricia (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0028647653 ISBN-13: 9780028647654 Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library OUR PRICE: $627.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2000 Annotation: This 2-volume work examines the efforts of our diverse nation to secure civil rights for all its people including African-Americans, Native-Americans, Chicanos, women, Asian-Americans, workers, Gays & Lesbians, children, seniors, and numerous others. Covering the period from 1865 to the present, the set features over 700 entries comprised of historical and state surveys, biographies, entries on civil rights and other organizations, political and social movements, legislation and government programs, court cases, overall concepts, cultural and educational institutions, as well as film, literature, music and art. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Reference - History | United States - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| Dewey: 323.097 |
| LCCN: 99057548 |
| Physical Information: 3.72" H x 9.46" W x 11.65" (7.36 lbs) 2 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This work examines the efforts of our diverse nation to secure civil rights for its entire people including African Americans, Native Americans, Chicanos, women, Asian Americans, workers, gays and lesbians, children, seniors and numerous others. Covering the period from 1865 to 2000, the set features more than 700 entries on civil rights and other organizations; political and social movements; legislation and government programs; court cases; overall concepts; cultural and educational institutions; as well as, film, literature, music and art. |