The Making of Massive Resistance

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

By Robbins L. Gates | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

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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.

Editions of The Making of Massive Resistance

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807809273
Paperback
ISBN 9780807867600
EBook
ISBN 9781469619736
EBook
ISBN 9780807899786
EBook
ISBN 9798893131482
PDF
ISBN 9798890876386

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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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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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History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas

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How long is The Making of Massive Resistance and how many pages does it have?

The Making of Massive Resistance has 248 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Making of Massive Resistance?

Robbins L. Gates

Who is the Publisher of the book The Making of Massive Resistance?

The University of North Carolina Press

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The Making of Massive Resistance is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807809273) and paperback(ISBN 9780807867600) and ebook(ISBN 9781469619736) and ebook(ISBN 9780807899786) and ebook(ISBN 9798893131482) and pdf(ISBN 9798890876386)

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