The Making of Massive Resistance: Virginia's Politics of Public School Desegregation, 1954-1956

by Robbins L. Gates

Overview

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.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807899786
Publisher:	The University of North Carolina Press
Publication date:	06/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	2 MB