Martin Luther King Jr (Routledge Historical Biographies)

This new biography of the most celebrated African American in history provides a thorough re-examination of both the man and the Civil Rights Movement, showing how King grew into his leadership role and kept his faith when the movement weakened after 1965. Drawing on recent scholarship on the Civil Rights Movement, this volume condenses research previously only available in larger literature. Peter Ling's crisp and fluent style captures the drama, irony and pathos of King's life and provides an excellent introduction for both students and general readers. Did Martin Luther King Jr. deserve the praise heaped upon him or was he a media creation, carried along by forces beyond his control? Thanks to Peter Ling's book, students, scholars and researchers will now be able to judge for themselves.

Biographies & Memoirs

Ling, Peter J.

Community & Culture

Routledge

This interdisciplinary study of the early history of the automobile in the USA draws upon elements of urban sociology and historical geography to explore how the motorcar was accepted by an affluent class of society and interpreted as a means of achieving progressive, middle-class objectives. By examining the concerns of progressive American society, the author interprets the motorcar's significance as an instrument which adjusted to spatial discrepancies in order to accelerate the flow of goods and services, and acted as a safety valve for social tensions through personal mobility.

America and the automobile: Technology, reform, and social change

History

Americas

Distributed exclusively in the USA and Canada by St. Martin's Press

America and the Automobile: Technology, Reform and Social Change/1893-1923

Business & Money

Economics

Manchester Univ Pr

After Watergate: Political Scandals from Nixon to Trump

Pen and Sword History

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works allows the reader to explore not just the facets of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s career but the network of associates across the Civil Rights Movement that enabled him to move forward with his campaigns for racial justice. Drawing on wide-ranging scholarship, the volume allows the reader to understand King in the context of his times. It features a chronology, an introduction that briefly covers his life, a comprehensive bibliography, and a dictionary section with entries on people, places, and events related to him.

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works (Significant Figures in World History)

Deverick, David

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

View the epic history of US politics, power, and government through the photo lens in this powerfully written and beautifully illustrated book. The Democratic Party visually records victories and defeats in over 400 extensively captioned photographs with succinct linking text. Travel through the campaigns, rallies, strategy meetings, conventions and on to the final vote. This detailed survey helps you to see the history of the Party as it was and now is. Portraits of key party members, posters, buttons, campaign memorabilia, and magazine covers are included.

The Democratic Party: A Photographic History

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Thunder Bay Pr

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