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Focusing on Thurgood Marshall's pivotal role in civil rights, this biography delves into his significant contributions to combating racism during a time when these issues are highly relevant. Howard Ball, an expert on the Supreme Court, utilizes extensive research to provide a detailed and authoritative portrayal of Marshall as a jurist. The book contextualizes Marshall's legacy amid contemporary debates surrounding race and affirmative action, offering insights into his lasting impact on American society and law.
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A Defiant Life, Howard Ball
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- A Defiant Life
- Subtitle
- Thurgood Marshall and the Persistence of Racism in America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Howard Ball
- Publisher
- Crown
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 466
- ISBN13
- 9780676806663
- Category
- Legal literature, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on Thurgood Marshall's pivotal role in civil rights, this biography delves into his significant contributions to combating racism during a time when these issues are highly relevant. Howard Ball, an expert on the Supreme Court, utilizes extensive research to provide a detailed and authoritative portrayal of Marshall as a jurist. The book contextualizes Marshall's legacy amid contemporary debates surrounding race and affirmative action, offering insights into his lasting impact on American society and law.