The Making of Massive Resistance
Virginia's Politics of Public School Desegregation, 1954-1956
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
| Author: | Robbins L. Gates | ISBN: | 9780807899786 |
| Publisher: | The University of North Carolina Press | Publication: | June 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The University of North Carolina Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robbins L. Gates |
| ISBN: | 9780807899786 |
| Publisher: | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Publication: | June 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Language: | English |
In this book, Gates brings before the reader persons and features unique to racial politics in the commonwealth of Virginia. He deals with the turbulent days that followed school desegregation decisions in 1954 and 1955 and with the emergence of the "massive resistance" movement in the region.
Originally published in 1964.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
In this book, Gates brings before the reader persons and features unique to racial politics in the commonwealth of Virginia. He deals with the turbulent days that followed school desegregation decisions in 1954 and 1955 and with the emergence of the "massive resistance" movement in the region.
Originally published in 1964.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
