Reparations for Slavery
The practice of slavery ended after the Civil War with the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. Yet, the effects of slavery are, and continue to be, long lasting. This necessary book takes a critical look at the concept of reparations for slavery, or the idea that descendants of slaves are owed financial compensation by the government. The author presents readers with a balanced discussion of the various existing arguments for and against reparations and explores what the case for reparations looks like today. Chapters discuss the legacy of slavery, the early attempts at reparations, and the complexities surrounding reparations in political and public discussion.
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Reparations for Slavery
The practice of slavery ended after the Civil War with the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. Yet, the effects of slavery are, and continue to be, long lasting. This necessary book takes a critical look at the concept of reparations for slavery, or the idea that descendants of slaves are owed financial compensation by the government. The author presents readers with a balanced discussion of the various existing arguments for and against reparations and explores what the case for reparations looks like today. Chapters discuss the legacy of slavery, the early attempts at reparations, and the complexities surrounding reparations in political and public discussion.
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Reparations for Slavery

Reparations for Slavery

by Cherese Cartlidge
Reparations for Slavery

Reparations for Slavery

by Cherese Cartlidge

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Overview

The practice of slavery ended after the Civil War with the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. Yet, the effects of slavery are, and continue to be, long lasting. This necessary book takes a critical look at the concept of reparations for slavery, or the idea that descendants of slaves are owed financial compensation by the government. The author presents readers with a balanced discussion of the various existing arguments for and against reparations and explores what the case for reparations looks like today. Chapters discuss the legacy of slavery, the early attempts at reparations, and the complexities surrounding reparations in political and public discussion.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781590188682
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 12/29/2007
Series: Lucent Library of Black History Series
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents


Foreword     4
Introduction: The Legacy of Slavery     6
What Are Reparations for Slavery?     12
Early Efforts at Reparations     28
Reparations Today     44
The Complexities of Reparations     60
Are Reparations Necessary?     74
Notes     89
Chronology     94
For More Information     96
Index     98
Picture Credits     103
About the Author     104
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