Insight into a pivotal historical debate on literacy, race, and public policy
This examination analyzes the challenges of illiteracy in the post‑Civil War South and argues that education alone cannot solve deep social and political issues without broader support. It presents data on literacy, population growth, taxation, and the politics of funding, while urging a careful, rights‑aware approach to improving education for all citizens.
Written as a critical exploration of the era’s beliefs and policies, the work asks readers to consider what kinds of education are practical, ethical, and sustainable given present conditions. It threads together social, economic, and political factors to show how illiteracy affects governance and democracy.
Ideal for readers interested in historical education policy, race relations, and the political uses of literacy in the United States.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, a historical and sociopolitical investigation of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the education of African Americans in the aftermath of the Civil War, explores the complex relationship between race and education in the United States. The author, writing in the late 1800s, contends that while the newly emancipated population has a strong desire for knowledge, their efforts are hindered by poverty, social barriers, and a lack of adequate support from both the government and white society. The book argues that education is the key to improving the lives of African Americans and ensuring the stability of the nation, and that it is the responsibility of the government to provide the necessary resources for their educational advancement. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of race relations, education, and the ongoing struggle for equality in America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330797778_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330797778
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330797778
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 26 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.06 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1330797779
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