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Brown v. Board of Education: Caste, Culture, and the Constitution (Landmark Law Cases and American Society),Used
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Before 1954, both law and custom mandated strict racial segregation throughout much of the nation. That began to change with Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark decision that overturned the pernicious 'separate but equal' doctrine. In declaring that legally mandated school segregation was unconstitutional, the Supreme Court played a critical role in helping to dismantle America's own version of apartheid, Jim Crow.This new study of Brownthe title for a group of cases drawn from Kansas, Virginia, South Carolina, Delaware, and the District of Columbiaoffers an insightful and original overview designed expressly for students and general readers. It is concise, uptodate, highly readable, and very teachable.The authors, all recognized authorities on legal history and civil rights law, do an admirable job of examining the fight for legal equality in its broad cultural and historical context. They convincingly show that Brown cannot be understood apart from the history of caste and exclusion in American society. That history antedated the very founding of the country and was supported by the nation's highest institutions, including the Supreme Court whose decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) supported the notion of 'separate but equal.'Their book traces the lengthy court litigations, highlighting the pivotal role of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and including incisive portraits of key players, including coplaintiff Oliver Brown, newly appointed Chief Justice Earl Warren, NAACP lawyer and future Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall, and Justice Felix Frankfurter, who recognized the crucial importance of a unanimous court decision and helped produce it. The authors simply but powerfully narrate the obstacles these individuals faced and the opportunities they grasped and clearly show that there was much more at stake than educational rights. Brown not only changed the national equation of race and casteit also changed our view of the Court's role in American life.The dramatic story of the road to and from Brown, despite the retrenchments of recent years, needs to be heard anew. As we prepare to commemorate the decision's fiftieth anniversary in May 2004, this book invites readers to walk that road again and appreciate the lasting importance of what is indisputably a landmark case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Brown v. Board of Education: Caste, Culture, and the Constitution'? A: The book provides an insightful overview of the landmark Supreme Court decision that overturned school segregation in America, exploring its historical context and the ongoing impact on civil rights.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors, including Robert J. Cottrol, are recognized authorities on legal history and civil rights law, contributing their expertise to the study of the Brown v. Board of Education case.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 304 pages, making it concise and accessible for both students and general readers.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it is pre-owned but still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 30, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is the book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed expressly for students and general readers, providing an engaging exploration of a significant legal case.
- Q: What significant historical aspects does the book cover? A: The book examines the cultural and historical context of segregation in America, including the role of key figures and organizations in the fight for legal equality.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues related to the case? A: Yes, the authors discuss the ongoing relevance of the Brown v. Board of Education decision and its impact on modern civil rights discussions.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes students, educators, and anyone interested in American legal history and civil rights.