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In "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide," Emory University professor Carol Anderson examines how white backlash has historically responded to advances in civil rights. Drawing on a wide array of historical evidence, Anderson demonstrates that these reactions have frequently involved hostile political, legal, and social measures aimed at preserving white privilege. The book traces these patterns from the post‑Civil War Reconstruction period through the civil rights era and into contemporary politics, offering a comprehensive analysis of how white resistance has shaped American public policy and racial relations.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Carol (Carol Elaine) Anderson
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