Living Through the Civil Rights Movement

by Charles George

Book Overview

This book captures the tenor of life during the anxious era of the civil rights movement, with a special emphasis on its impact on everyday society. The speeches of political leaders convey the rhetoric of the times. Newspaper and magazine articles chronicle the events and analyze their societal impact. Personal narratives give voice to the frustrations, fears, and aspirations of ordinary people dealing with the fight for equality. A variety of works...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737729198
• ISBN13: 9780737729191
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12