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Why Busing Failed: Race, Media, And The National Resistance To School Desegregation (American Crossroads) (Volume 42)
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In The Decades After The Landmark Brown V. Board Of Education Supreme Court Decision, Busing To Achieve School Desegregation Became One Of The Nations Most Controversial Civil Rights Issues. Why Busing Failed Is The First Book To Examine The Pitched Battles Over Busing On A National Scale, Focusing On Cities Such As Boston, Chicago, New York, And Pontiac, Michigan. This Groundbreaking Book Shows How School Officials, Politicians, The Courts, And The Media Gave Precedence To The Desires Of White Parents Who Opposed School Desegregation Over The Civil Rights Of Black Students.This Broad And Incisive History Of Busing Features A Cast Of Characters That Includes National Political Figures Such As Thenpresident Richard Nixon, Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, And Antibusing Advocate Louise Day Hicks, As Well As Some Lesserknown Activists On Both Sides Of The Issueboston Civil Rights Leaders Ruth Batson And Ellen Jackson, Who Opposed Segregated Schools, And Pontiac Housewife And Antibusing Activist Irene Mccabe, Black Conservative Clay Smothers, And Florida Governor Claude Kirk, All Supporters Of School Segregation. Why Busing Failed Shows How Antibusing Parents And Politicians Ultimately Succeeded In Preventing Full Public School Desegregation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Why Busing Failed'? A: 'Why Busing Failed' explores the contentious issue of school desegregation in the United States, particularly focusing on the busing efforts following the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Matthew F. Delmont.
- Q: When was 'Why Busing Failed' published? A: 'Why Busing Failed' was published on March 1, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Why Busing Failed' contains a total of 298 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: 'Why Busing Failed' is categorized under Black & African Americans.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as civil rights, media influence, and political resistance regarding school desegregation.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Why Busing Failed' provides a comprehensive historical analysis that is suitable for academic study on civil rights and education.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to others on the same topic? A: 'Why Busing Failed' is unique as it examines the national scale of busing controversies and highlights a diverse range of perspectives from both proponents and opponents of desegregation.