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For A Hundred Years After The End Of The Civil War, A Quarter Of All Americans Lived Under A System Of Legalized Segregation Called Jim Crow. Together With Its Rigidly Enforced Canon Of Racial 'Etiquette,' These Rules Governed Nearly Every Aspect Of Lifeand Outlined Draconian Punishments For Infractions.The Purpose Of Jim Crow Was To Keep African Americans Subjugated At A Level As Close As Possible To Their Former Slave Status. Exceeding Even South Africa'S Notorious Apartheid In The Humiliation, Degradation, And Suffering It Brought, Jim Crow Left Scars On The American Psyche That Are Still Felt Today. American Nightmare Examines And Explains Jim Crow From Its Beginnings To Its End: How It Came Into Being, How It Was Lived, How It Was Justified, And How, At Long Last, It Was Overcome Only A Few Short Decades Ago. Most Importantly, This Book Reveals How A Nation Founded On Principles Of Equality And Freedom Came To Enact As Law A Pervasive System Of Inequality And Virtual Slavery.Although America Has Finally Consigned Jim Crow To The Historical Graveyard, Jerrold Packard Shows Why It Is Important That This Scourgeand An Understanding Of How It Happenedremain Alive In The Nation'S Collective Memory.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow'? A: 'American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow' explores the system of legalized segregation known as Jim Crow, which affected a quarter of all Americans for a century after the Civil War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'American Nightmare' is Jerrold M. Packard.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'American Nightmare' published? A: 'American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow' was published on February 12, 2002.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow'.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: 'American Nightmare' discusses themes of racial subjugation, the enforcement of segregation laws, and the psychological impact of Jim Crow on American society.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context about Jim Crow? A: Yes, the book examines the origins, implementation, and eventual dismantling of the Jim Crow laws.
- Q: Why is it important to read about Jim Crow according to the author? A: According to Jerrold Packard, understanding the history of Jim Crow is essential for recognizing its impact on American society and maintaining awareness of the principles of equality and freedom.