We the People: The Civil Rights Revolution (3)

Book Details

• Author: Bruce Ackerman

• Brand: Belknap Press

• Edition: Reprint

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 419

• Release Date: 11-06-2018

• ISBN: 9780674983946

• Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book

The Civil Rights Revolution by Bruce Ackerman offers a sweeping reinterpretation of American constitutional history, with a focus on the era beginning with the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. This reprint edition, spanning 419 pages, provides a deep dive into the transformative period of the civil rights movement, from Rosa Parks’s brave defiance to Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and Lyndon Johnson’s leadership in Congress. Ackerman examines the crucial decisions made by the Supreme Court that reshaped the very meaning of equality in the United States.

The book argues that the civil rights movement was not only a societal revolution but also an essential turning point in constitutional law. In his analysis, Ackerman compares the Civil Rights Act to a constitutional amendment, highlighting its profound impact on the legal landscape of the nation. This edition is part of Ackerman’s ongoing We the People series, which has become a cornerstone of American constitutional scholarship.

With a unique blend of political theory and historical detail, Ackerman tracks the evolution of the civil rights movement—from a revolutionary cause to a powerful mass movement and eventually to statutory law. His work sheds new light on a familiar topic, offering a fresh perspective on the enduring struggles for racial equality and justice.

This book is an essential read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersections of law, history, and civil rights in America.