A Century of Civil Rights (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore a comprehensive history of how law, courts, and civic action shaped civil rights in America.

This clear, authoritative study traces a century-long struggle for equality through constitutional questions, landmark legislation, and key court battles. It examines how courts and laws interacted with social movements, from emancipation to modern desegregation, and what these shifts meant for human dignity and equal protection.

• Shows how federal civil rights measures and court decisions affected public accommodations, education, housing, and employment.
• Explains the distinction between state action and private discrimination and why that matters for constitutional rights.
• Highlights pivotal cases and political moments that propelled or hindered progress toward equality.
• Links historical developments to today’s ongoing discussions about civil rights and human dignity.

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