Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters The Struggle over Segregated Recreation in America |
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| Author:
| Wolcott, Victoria W. |
| Series title: | Politics and Culture in Modern America Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8122-0759-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
| Publisher: | University of Pennsylvania Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters tells the story of the battle for access to leisure space in cities across the United States. This detailed and eloquent history shows how African Americans fought to enter segregated amusement areas not only in pursuit of happiness but in connection to a wider movement for racial equality.
Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters tells the story of the battle for access to leisure space in cities across the United States. This detailed and eloquent history shows how African Americans fought to enter segregated amusement areas not only in pursuit of happiness but in connection to a wider movement for racial equality.