King and the other America : the Poor People's Campaign and the quest for economic equality
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Wilson, William J., 1935- writer of supplementary textual content.
Status
Burlington Public Library - Non-fiction
305.5690 LAURENT 2019
1 available
305.5690 LAURENT 2019
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Burlington Public Library - Non-fiction | 305.5690 LAURENT 2019 | Available |
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Book
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xii, 368 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"George Gund Foundation imprint in African American studies"--Prior to title page.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Shortly before his assassination, Martin Luther King, Jr. called for a radical redistribution of economic and political power to transform the whole of society. A neglected and obscured episode of the late Civil Rights movement, The Poor People's Campaign, designed by King in 1967 and carried out after his death, brought together impoverished Americans of all races to demand better wages, better jobs, better homes, and better education. He believed that not only a fight for rights but the radical distribution of wealth had to be demanded through interracial protest. King and the Other America explores this overlooked campaign to not only understand King's commitment to social justice but to understand the long-term trajectory of the Civil Rights Movement. Digging into earlier 20th century arguments about economic inequality across America, which King drew on through his entire political and religious life, Sylvie Laurent argues that the Poor People's Campaign was the logical culmination of King's influences and ideas and the lasting impact he had on young activists and the public. Fifty years later, growing inequality and grinding poverty in the United States have spurred new efforts to rejuvenate the campaign. This book is essential to understanding today's movement through King's radical, intellectual thought and his struggle for genuine equality for all"--Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Laurent, S., & Wilson, W. J. (2018). King and the other America: the Poor People's Campaign and the quest for economic equality . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laurent, Sylvie and William J. Wilson. 2018. King and the Other America: The Poor People's Campaign and the Quest for Economic Equality. Oakland, California: University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laurent, Sylvie and William J. Wilson. King and the Other America: The Poor People's Campaign and the Quest for Economic Equality Oakland, California: University of California Press, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Laurent, Sylvie,, and William J. Wilson. King and the Other America: The Poor People's Campaign and the Quest for Economic Equality University of California Press, 2018.
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