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States' Laws On Race And Color (Studies In The Legal History Of The South Ser.)
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This Remarkable, Hardtofind Resource Is An Exhaustive Compilation Of State Laws And Local Ordinances In Effect In 1950 That Mandated Racial Segregation And Of Prebrownera Civil Rights Legislation.The Volume Cites Legislation From Fortyeight States And The District Of Columbia, And Ordinances Of Twentyfour Major Cities Across The Country. The Complete Text Of Each Law Or Ordinance Is Included, Along With Occasional Notes About Its History And The Extent To Which It Was Enforced.Other Relevant Information Found In The Volume Ranges Widely: The Texts Of Various Supreme Court Rulings; International Documents; Federal Government Executive Orders, Departmental Rules, Regulations, And Directives; Legislation Related To Aliens And Native Americans; And More.In His Introduction Davison M. Douglas Comments On The Legislation Compiled In The Book And Its Relevance To Scholars Today And Also Provides Biographical Background On Pauli Murray, The Attorney Who Was The Volume'S Original Editor.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'States' Laws on Race and Color'? A: This book compiles state laws and local ordinances from 1950 that mandated racial segregation, along with pre-Brown-era civil rights legislation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is edited by Pauli Murray, a notable attorney and civil rights activist.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 776 pages.
- Q: When was 'States' Laws on Race and Color' published? A: The book was published on June 2, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for research purposes? A: Yes, it serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars and researchers interested in the legal history of racial segregation in the United States.
- Q: Does the book include historical context for the laws presented? A: Yes, it includes notes about the history and enforcement of the laws, along with relevant Supreme Court rulings and other documents.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is a reprint edition of the original work.
- Q: Are there any specific cities mentioned in this book? A: Yes, the book cites ordinances from twenty-four major cities across the country.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as new, ensuring that it is in pristine condition.