Unfinished Business: Racial Equality in American History (Inalienable Rights)

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Book Synopsis: Michael J. Klarman, author of From Jim Crow to Civil Rights, which won the prestigious Bancroft Prize in American History, is one of the leading authorities on the history of civil rights law in the United States. In Unfinished Business, he illuminates the course of racial equality in America, revealing that we have made less progress than we like to think. Indeed, African Americans have had to fight for everything they have achieved. Klarman highlights a variety of social and political factors that have influenced the path of racial progress—wars, migrations, urbanization, shifting political coalitions—and he looks in particular at the contributions of law and of court decisions to American equality. The author argues that court decisions tend to reflect the racial mores of the times, which is why the Supreme Court has not been a heroic defender of the rights of racial minorities. And even when the Court has promoted progressive racial change, its decisions have often been unenforced, in part because severely oppressed groups rarely have the resources necessary to force the issue. Klarman also sheds light on the North/South dynamic and how it has influenced racial progress, arguing that as southerners have become more anxious about outside challenges to their system of white supremacy, they have acted in ways that eventually undermined that system. For example, as southern slave owners demanded greater guarantees for slavery from the federal government, they alienated northerners, who came to fear a slave power conspiracy that would interfere with their liberties. Unfinished Business offers an invaluable, succinct account of racial equality and civil rights throughout American history.

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Discover the untold story of racial equality in America with "Unfinished Business: Racial Equality in American History" by Michael J. Klarman. As a renowned authority on civil rights law, Klarman sheds light on the harsh truth that progress towards racial equality has been far less than we imagine. African Americans have fought tirelessly for every ounce of progress achieved, overcoming numerous social and political hurdles.

In this captivating book, Klarman unveils the various factors that have influenced the path of racial progress, such as wars, migrations, urbanization, and shifting political coalitions. He delves deep into the impact of law and court decisions on American equality, revealing a surprising correlation between the racial mores of the times and the decisions made by the Supreme Court. By exploring historical cases, Klarman shows how severely oppressed groups struggled to enforce even the most progressive decisions due to limited resources.

Moreover, "Unfinished Business" offers a fresh perspective on the North/South dynamic and its influence on racial progress. Klarman argues that the growing anxiety of the southern states towards challenges to their white supremacist system inadvertently led to its downfall. As southern slave owners demanded greater federal guarantees for slavery, they alienated northerners, who feared a conspiracy that threatened their own liberties. This dynamic ultimately played a pivotal role in dismantling the system of white supremacy.

Don't miss this invaluable and concise account of racial equality and civil rights throughout American history. "Unfinished Business: Racial Equality in American History" brings to light the challenges and victories that have shaped the fight for racial justice. Take a step towards a deeper understanding of our nation's journey by getting your copy today.

Order "Unfinished Business: Racial Equality in American History" now and embark on an eye-opening exploration of America's complex past.

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