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McRae, Elizabeth Gillespie,

Mothers of massive resistance : white women and the politics of white supremacy / Elizabeth Gillespie McRae. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)

Previously issued in print: 2018.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'Mothers of Massive Resistance' tells the story of how white women shaped racial segregation in the South and postwar conservatism across the nation. Through their work in social welfare, public education, partisan politics, and culture, they created a massive resistance that spanned five decades, and continues to mobilize local communities and survive legislative defeat.

Specialized.

ISBN: 9780190271749 No price

Subjects--Topical Terms:
White supremacy movements--History--United States--20th century.
Women, White--Political activity--History.--United States
Women, White--Attitudes--History--United States--20th century.
Women, White--Social life and customs--History--United States--20th century.
Segregation--History--United States--20th century.
Race discrimination--History--United States--20th century.
Racism--History--United States--20th century.
Politics and Government.
Politics & government.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Race relations--History--20th century.

LC Class. No.: E184.A1 / M354 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 320.56909730904