Race in a new nation -- Devided by slavery -- Native Americans and immigrants -- A segregated society -- The march toward civil rights -- Racial issues in the twenty-first century
Summary
This book traces the intersection of race and the law from America's earliest days, through the era of slavery, the civil rights movement, and into the twenty-first century. It addresses various points-of-view and key players in the public discourse, with a clear summary of positions, as well as contemporary opinions from across the political and cultural spectrums