Routledge A Social History of Racial Violence - Routledge

A Social History of Racial Violence by Routledge provides essential historical context for understanding racial confrontations and urban unrest in 1960s America. While the decade witnessed hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and arrests, and widespread property damage that left the nation outraged and conscience-stricken, this comprehensive work reveals that such violence was not a new phenomenon. Researchers have long sought explanations for these pivotal events, yet many Americans perceived them as sudden breaks from the past. This book places 1960s racial violence within a broader historical framework, drawing on accounts of racial violence from different periods and regions. By connecting historical patterns to contemporary events, the work helps readers grasp the roots and context of American racial conflict, making it valuable for students of history, sociology, anthropology, and social studies seeking deeper understanding of how historical tensions shaped modern America.