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"The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement. Resistance was often met with violence against Black Americans fighting to end discrimination and segregation. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law continued to persevere. The year 1957 was full of new beginnings and hope for a growing movement. In January, prominent civil rights leaders attended a historic meeting in Georgia with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the helm. In September, as protests were heating up around the nation, a group of Black students, known as the Little Rock Nine, integrated Central High School in Arkansas. At the same time, activists' push for legislation resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Progress toward equality for Black Americans was slow, but people's commitment to the movement continued to deepen during the year as the prospect of change seemed possible. This detailed account explains why 1957 was such a critical year in the civil rights movement"--

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series. 1957 was a year of new beginnings and hope for a growing movement. In January, prominent civil rights leaders attended a historic meeting in Georgia with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the helm. In September, as protests were heating up around the nation, a group of Black students, known as the Little Rock Nine, integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. At the same time, activists' push for legislation resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Progress toward equality for Blacks was slow, but people's commitment to the movement continued to deepen by the year as the prospect of change seemed possible. The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement--from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Voting Rights Act. The contributions of key activists, including Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Barbara Nash, and Malcolm X, are part of the narrative. Demonstrations of passive resistance and legal challenges were often met with bloodshed and violence against Black Americans fighting to end segregation and discrimination. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law ultimately produced legislation affirming that every American should have the same constitutional rights, regardless of color, race, or gender.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the exchange relationship between employees and employers. Previous literature has often focused on either the employer or employee perspective, typically from a single disciplinary lens such as psychology, sociology, or economics, leading to a fragmented understanding of the employment relationship. This volume integrates perspectives from social exchange, economics, industrial relations, legal theory, and justice theory. Contributions come from a diverse array of international authors, reflecting global research on employment relationships and addressing variations in legislation, governance, and culture. By examining the employment relationship through these varied theoretical lenses, the book establishes the convergent and discriminant validity of constructs like the psychological contract and investments-contributions models, alongside related concepts such as perceived organizational support and leader-member exchange. The interdisciplinary and international scope of the literature provides a richness that is often lacking in workplace studies, introducing many innovative ideas. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance scholarly understanding and offers valuable insights for practitioners, emphasizing the implications of a holistic, multi-disciplinary view of the employment relationship for theory, research, measurement, and policy development.