Synopses & Reviews
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a lawyer, he won the Supreme Court Case
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that integrated all public schools in the United States. But Marshall's contributions extend far beyond significantly advancing the civil rights movement in this nation.
Thurgood Marshall: A Biography discusses the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in a chronological fashion, and then discusses his legacy after death. Students at all grade levels—including undergraduate and graduate college students—as well as historians and general readers interested in African American history , civil rights, or the U.S. legal system will find this book insightful and useful.
Synopsis
This book provides a detailed examination of the life and legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, including a discussion of the many legal cases in which he was involved.
Synopsis
• Details the life of the one of the most prominent figures in the history of the U.S. legal system and an individual who shaped American civil rights
• Presents a structured account of legal cases that impacted the American education system
• Provides a discussion of major Supreme Court cases involving education, civil rights, women's rights, and American justice
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• A chronological timeline of the life of Thurgood Marshall
• A bibliography provides useful references