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Bending Toward Justice: The Voting Rights Act And The Transformation Of American Democracy,New
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When The Fifteenth Amendment Of 1870 Granted African Americans The Right To Vote, It Seemed As If A New Era Of Political Equality Was At Hand. Before Long, However, White Segregationists Across The South Counterattacked, Driving Their Black Countrymen From The Polls Through A Combination Of Sheer Terror And Insidious Devices Such As Complex Literacy Tests And Expensive Poll Taxes. Most African Americans Would Remain Voiceless For Nearly A Century More, Citizens In Name Only Until The Passage Of The 1965 Voting Rights Act Secured Their Access To The Ballot.In Bending Toward Justice, Celebrated Historian Gary May Describes How Black Voters Overcame Centuries Of Bigotry To Secure And Preserve One Of Their Most Important Rights As American Citizens. The Struggle That Culminated In The Passage Of The Voting Rights Act Was Long And Torturous, And Only Succeeded Because Of The Courageous Work Of Local Freedom Fighters And National Civil Rights Leaders As Well As, Ironically, The Opposition Of Southern Segregationists And Law Enforcement Officials, Who Won Public Sympathy For The Voting Rights Movement By Brutally Attacking Peaceful Demonstrators. But While The Voting Rights Act Represented An Unqualified Victory Over Such Forces Of Hate, May Explains That Its Achievements Remain In Jeopardy. Many Argue That The 2008 Election Of President Barack Obama Rendered The Act Obsolete, Yet Recent Years Have Seen Renewed Efforts To Curb Voting Rights And Deny Minorities The Act'S Hardwon Protections. Legal Challenges To Key Sections Of The Act May Soon Lead The Supreme Court To Declare Those Protections Unconstitutional.A Vivid, Fastpaced History Of This Landmark Piece Of Civil Rights Legislation, Bending Toward Justice Offers A Dramatic, Timely Account Of The Struggle That Finally Won African Americans The Ballot Although, As May Shows, The Fight For Voting Rights Is By No Means Over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Bending Toward Justice'? A: 'Bending Toward Justice' focuses on the history and impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, detailing the struggle of African Americans to secure voting rights in the face of systemic racism and legal barriers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bending Toward Justice'? A: The book is authored by Gary May, a celebrated historian known for his work on civil rights and American democracy.
- Q: When was 'Bending Toward Justice' published? A: 'Bending Toward Justice' was published on April 9, 2013.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bending Toward Justice' have? A: 'Bending Toward Justice' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Bending Toward Justice'? A: The book explores themes of civil rights, political equality, systemic oppression, and the ongoing struggle for voting rights in America.
- Q: Is 'Bending Toward Justice' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Bending Toward Justice' is suitable for academic study, as it provides a well-researched historical account of the Voting Rights Act and its implications.
- Q: What kind of insights does 'Bending Toward Justice' offer? A: The book offers insights into the historical context of voting rights, the role of grassroots activism, and the continuing challenges faced by minority voters.
- Q: Does 'Bending Toward Justice' address current voting rights issues? A: Yes, the book discusses contemporary challenges to voting rights and how the Voting Rights Act remains relevant in today's political landscape.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Bending Toward Justice'? A: Readers interested in American history, civil rights, political science, and social justice will benefit from the insights and historical analysis presented in 'Bending Toward Justice'.