From women's suffrage to Civil Rights to environmentalism and the LGBT movement, the American Left has achieved notable successes. Sometimes celebrated and sometimes reviled, the Left has taken on many…

Combines history and biography to interpret the last half century of black politics in America as represented in the life and work of a pivotal African American public intellectual.

The Rowley family’s struggle began when Amy entered kindergarten and culminated five years later in a pivotal decision by the US Supreme Court. The Supreme Court decided that schools were…

We all need to feel we have a spiritual meaning and purpose, by creating our spiritual direction in having goals and expectations, heading down a positive path that gives us…

Robert Smith and Richard Seltzer offer fresh insights on the decisive, and often surprising, role of presidents and presidential candidates in polarizing US politics. In a rich, multidimensional narrative, the…

Showcases the latest research on Scotland's rural economy and society.

Explores the interaction between economic globalization and transnationalization, demographic change, and the evolving racial, ethnic, gender dynamics in the City.

This dynamic and comprehensive new edition continues to demonstrate the profound influence African Americans have had-and continue to have-on American politics. The authors show that through the quest for their…