Mississippi: conflict & change

by James W. Loewen

A textbook which traces the history of Mississippi from prehistoric times until today, covering all areas of social life and concentrating on recent developments, especially the civil rights struggle and the search for social justice.

368 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

A professor of sociology, James W. Loewen earned his bachelor's degree at Carleton College in 1964, and his master's (1967) and doctorate (1968) degrees from Harvard University. Loewen taught at Touglaloo College from 1968 until 1975, and at the University of Vermont from 1975 until his retirement as professor emeritus in 1995.

Reviews

[Mike Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing that this was written in the 70s and typically appalling that the state refused to let it be taught for so long. I would love to hear from people who read it while they were in school and what that experience was like.