The Making of Massive Resistance

Virginia's Politics of Public School Desegregation, 1954-1956

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
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Author: Robbins L. Gates ISBN: 9780807899786
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press Publication: June 1, 2014
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Language: English
Author: Robbins L. Gates
ISBN: 9780807899786
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Publication: June 1, 2014
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Language: English

In this book, Gates brings before the reader persons and features unique to racial politics in the commonwealth of Virginia. He deals with the turbulent days that followed school desegregation decisions in 1954 and 1955 and with the emergence of the "massive resistance" movement in the region.

Originally published in 1964.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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In this book, Gates brings before the reader persons and features unique to racial politics in the commonwealth of Virginia. He deals with the turbulent days that followed school desegregation decisions in 1954 and 1955 and with the emergence of the "massive resistance" movement in the region.

Originally published in 1964.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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