Author

Publication

1999 - Crown Publishers, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

107,000 words, Guess

Page Count

428 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads1586609
  • LibraryThing916929

Classifications

  • DDC347.73/2634
  • LCCKF8745.M34 B35 1999

Description

Thurgood Marshall's extraordinary contribution to civil rights and overcoming racism is more topical than ever, as the national debate on race and the overturning of affirmative action policies make headlines nationwide. Howard Ball, author of eighteen books on the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary, has done copious research for this incisive biography to present an authoritative portrait of Marshall the jurist. Using race as the defining theme, Ball spotlights Marshall's genius in working within the legal system to further his lifelong commitment to racial equality. With the help of numerous, previously unpublished sources, Ball presents a lucid account of Marshall's illustrious career and his historic impact on American civil rights.

Subjects

Genres

  • Biography.

Other Editions

  • A defiant life: Thurgood Marshall and the persistence of racism in AmericaCrown Publishers1999-01-01

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