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Description of  The Civil Rights Movement in America: From Black Nationalism to the Women's Political Council (Movements of the American Mosaic)

This single-volume work provides a concise, up-to-date, and reliable reference work that students, teachers, and general readers can turn to for a comprehensive overview of the civil rights movementa period of time incorporating events that shaped today's society. This single volume encyclopedia not only provides accessible AZ entries about the well-known people and events of the Civil Rights Movement but also offers coverage of lesser-known contributors to the movement's overall success and outcomes. This comprehensive work provides both authoritative ready reference and curricular content presented in a lively and accessible format that will support inquiry, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the importance of the time period. Read more