
Encyclopaedia of Civil Rights in America
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 31. October 1997
Book
1146 pages
978-0-7656-8000-6 (ISBN)
Description
"The Encyclopedia of Civil Rights in America" is a comprehensive reference source on the human rights and civil liberties that are legally recognized in the US. The US Consitution and the Bill of Rights define individual rights for Americans. The successive amendments to the Constitution and Supreme Court decisions further define these rights and relationships while protecting the individual citizen in an ever changing society. "The Encyclopedia of Civil Rights in America" presents students with lucid, enlightening essays on these fundamental documents, court decisions and laws, while examining the aspects of public and private life they serve to protect, and highlighting those individuals who are and have been influential in defining and interpreting civil rights. It is organized in an easy to use A-Z format, from Abolitionists to the contemporary Zoot Suits riots.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
300 photographs, cross-references, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
870 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7656-8000-6 (9780765680006)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Samuel D Bradley, Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Content
Volume 1 Abernathy, Ralph - Equal protection clause, Volume 2 Equal Rights Amendment - Presidency, U.S., Volume 3 Price, U.S. v. - Zoot suit riots