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Mississippi, Conflict and Change
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About this book
Written by James W. Loewen, Charles Sallis, Byron D'Andra Orey, Jeanne M. Middleton, R. Bruce Adams, James A. Brown, Olivia Jones Love, Stephen C. Immer, and Maryellen Hains Clampit
Originally published in 1974, Mississippi, Conflict and Change was a textbook that explored Mississippi's history from its earliest days to modern times, emphasizing social dynamics and key contemporary events, especially the civil rights movement and the pursuit of equality. The book was innovative for its era, offering a nuanced and truthful depiction of Mississippi's past, particularly regarding slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the civil rights era. At the time, the textbook was deemed radical by some because of its factual recounting of the state's history and inclusion of such historically overlooked groups as African Americans, Native Americans, and women. The book challenged the conventional approach to teaching history in Mississippi and was not approved by the state's textbook review committee. Its adoption in the public education system was denied until a well-publicized and successful lawsuit was brought against the state by the authors and publisher.
Mississippi, Conflict and Change has been out of print for many years and only available as a collector's item until now. This new edition includes an introduction telling the history of the book's publication along with updates throughout the text, made by acclaimed author James W. Loewen. Picking up the reins after Loewen's death in 2021, Byron D'Andra Orey provides new text on contemporary politics, culture, and the economy, bringing the history of the state up to date. Intended for students as well as general readers, Mississippi, Conflict and Change: A New Edition revives an integral text in Mississippi history.
Originally published in 1974, Mississippi, Conflict and Change was a textbook that explored Mississippi's history from its earliest days to modern times, emphasizing social dynamics and key contemporary events, especially the civil rights movement and the pursuit of equality. The book was innovative for its era, offering a nuanced and truthful depiction of Mississippi's past, particularly regarding slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the civil rights era. At the time, the textbook was deemed radical by some because of its factual recounting of the state's history and inclusion of such historically overlooked groups as African Americans, Native Americans, and women. The book challenged the conventional approach to teaching history in Mississippi and was not approved by the state's textbook review committee. Its adoption in the public education system was denied until a well-publicized and successful lawsuit was brought against the state by the authors and publisher.
Mississippi, Conflict and Change has been out of print for many years and only available as a collector's item until now. This new edition includes an introduction telling the history of the book's publication along with updates throughout the text, made by acclaimed author James W. Loewen. Picking up the reins after Loewen's death in 2021, Byron D'Andra Orey provides new text on contemporary politics, culture, and the economy, bringing the history of the state up to date. Intended for students as well as general readers, Mississippi, Conflict and Change: A New Edition revives an integral text in Mississippi history.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Introduction Mississippi
- Chapter 1: The Uses of History
- Chapter 2: The Land
- Chapter 3: Indian Civilizations
- Chapter 4: Explorers and Settlers
- Chapter 5: The United States Takes Control
- Chapter 6: The Frontier State
- Chapter 7: The Road to Conflict
- Chapter 8: Civil War
- Chapter 9: Reconstruction
- Chapter 10: Conservative Reaction
- Chapter 11: The Nadir of Race Relations
- Chapter 12: Hard Times
- Chapter 13: Toward a New Politics
- Chapter 14: The Struggle for Racial Justice
- Chapter 15: Local People and Mississippi’s Massive Resistance to Change
- Chapter 16: Desegregation and Cultural Changes
- Chapter 17: Barriers and Breakthroughs
- Chapter 18: The Great Divide
- Chapter 19: From Cotton to Casinos
- Chapter 20: Celebrating Achievements in Folklore, Art, Music, Literature, Journalism, and Sports
- Chapter 21: Mississippi at the Crossroads
- Index
- About the Editors