Jackson, John P., 1961-

Social scientists for social justice making the case against segregation / [electronic resource] : John P. Jackson, Jr. - New York : New York University Press, c2001. - xii, 291 p. - Critical America . - Critical America. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-283) and index.

The study of race between the wars -- Effect of World War II on study of racial prejudice -- The American Jewish Congress -- Pre-Brown litigation -- Recruiting expert witnesses -- Testimony of the experts -- Supreme court hearings and decision, Brown I -- Supreme court hearings and decision, Brown II -- Committee of social science consultants.


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Brown, Oliver, 1918-1961 --Trials, litigation, etc.


Topeka (Kan.). Board of Education --Trials, litigation, etc.


Discrimination in education--Law and legislation--History--United States--20th century.
Race discrimination--Law and legislation--History--United States--20th century.
Discrimination in education--History--United States--20th century.
Race discrimination--History--United States--20th century.
African Americans--Segregation--Psychological aspects--History--20th century.
Sociological jurisprudence.
Social justice--History--United States--20th century.
Social scientists--History--United States--20th century.
Social engineering--History--United States--20th century.


Electronic books.

KF228.B76 / J33 2001eb

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