Description |
xv, 294 pages ; 24 cm |
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Rev. and expanded ed of: A kinder, gentler racism? c1993. |
Contents |
Pt. 1. The nature of civil rights: presidential influence and policy change. Introduction ; Civil rights in American history -- Pt. 2. Presidential policy statements and actions. Going public through policy statements ; Presidents' legislative and budget actions ; Presidents' administrative and judicial actions -- Pt. 3. Reactions to presidential statements and actions. Responses by Congress and agencies ; Responses by courts and nongovernmental actors -- Pt. 4 Evaluating presidential influence. The impact of presidential policies ; Conclusion. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-280) and index. |
Subject |
Reagan, Ronald.
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Reagan, Ronald. |
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Bush, George, 1924-2018.
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Bush, George, 1924-2018. |
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Clinton, Bill, 1946-
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Clinton, Bill, 1946- |
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African Americans -- Civil rights.
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African Americans -- Civil rights. |
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Civil rights -- Government policy -- United States.
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Civil rights -- Government policy. |
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United States. |
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Civil rights. |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989.
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Politics and government. |
Chronological Term |
1981-1989 |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-
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Chronological Term |
1989- |
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Bush, George, 1924- -- Views on civil rights. |
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Clinton, Bill, 1946- -- Views on civil rights. |
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Reagan, Ronald, 1911- -- Views on civil rights. |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1989- |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989. |
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African Americans -- Civil rights.
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Civil rights.
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Civil rights -- Government policy -- United States.
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Added Author |
Shull, Steven A.
Kinder, gentler racism?
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ISBN |
0765603934 cloth alkaline paper |
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