| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 249 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185 -238) and index. |
| Contents |
King's last victory: the Civil Rights Act of 1968 -- Can a movement be institutionalized?: the national Black political conventions -- From full employment to diversity -- Legalizing the legacy: the battle for a Martin Luther King holiday -- Jesse Jackson's rebirth -- Public reckonings with King's character. |
| Summary |
Presents a controversial study of the civil rights movement after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., drawing upon congressional testimony, court cases, press releases, and other sources to document the battle over King's image and legacy. |
| Subject |
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 -- Influence.
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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968. |
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Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Civil rights movements. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
African American political activists -- Biography.
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African American political activists. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
African American civil rights workers -- Biography.
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African American civil rights workers. |
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African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
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African Americans -- Civil rights. |
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United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century.
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Race relations. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9781400065462 (hardcover) (acid-free paper) |
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1400065461 (hardcover) (acid-free paper) |
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9780812994667 (ebook) |
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