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The Unsteady MarchPhilip Klinkner is James S. Sherman Professor of Government at Hamilton College More ...Margaret Morgan-Davie is Lecturer in Economics at Hamilton College More ... The University of Chicago Press
Reviews"Civil rights workers sometimes said that for every step toward racial progress, the community would often slide two steps back. This "unsteady march" is documented in this unflinching portrait of the leviathan of American race relations. Klinkner (The Losing Parties) teaches government at Hamilton College and Smith (a Pulitzer finalist for Civic Ideals) teaches race and politics at Yale. They contend that racial progress hinges on three factors: a pending large-scale war, supportive government rhetoric, and strong domestic political organziations or advocacy groups. "The normal experience of the typical black person in U.S. history has been to live in a time of stagnation and decline in progress toward racial equality," they assert. There dense and compelling synthesis of many primary and secondary sources bears out a long history of atrocities and political maneuvering from the time of the Revolution through the Clinton presidency, while highlighting the role of the black press and the moods of various communities. The authors' theories will likely spur debate, yet they offer scholarly confirmation of a notion widely held in the black community for many decades. Acknowledging that the modern civil rights movement has irrevocably transformed this country, Klinkner and Smith conclude by arguing that there are nonetheless "abundant similarities" between our racial and political debates and those of the late 19th century. This important book should be read by all who aspire to create a more perfect union.Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"Philip Klinkner and Rogers Smith have superbly and clearly charted the ebb and flow of America's racial tides. This is an important book for anyone worried about our oldest unsolved dilemma." "A masterful achievement." "The Unsteady March is a throughly researched, brilliantly written, detailed and unblinking look at relations between blacks and whites in America from the earliest settlements to the present. In this outstanding work, Klinkner and Smith bring to life the myriad federal, state, and local policies and personalities that have combined in focussed fidelity for over 400 years to create the "black" and "white" Americas of today. A must read for anyone seeking a better understanding of the inescapable, unspeakable power of race in America. A must read for all Americans.
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Upcoming EventsThanksgiving Reces... (11/22)A trio of exhibiti... (11/22) MCAT Prep Class (11/22) More ... News Highlights Boilermaker Draws Many Hamilton RunnersMore than 50 Hamilton students, employees and alumni and their family members participated in the 32nd annual Boilermaker, a 15k road race in Utica, on July 12. This year's race boasted 10,580 finishers, led by Moroccan Ridouane Harroufi, who won with a time of 43 minutes, 56 seconds. The Boilermaker annually attracts elite runners from all over the world, including Olympians and world record holders. The 9.3 mile Boilermaker is rated as one of the top 100 races in the U.S. by Runner's World magazine. See statistical summaries for 2009 here. More ... John Murad '80 Appointed to SUNY Board of TrusteesJohn L. Murad Jr. '80, a partner with the Syracuse law firm Hancock & Estabrook LLP, has been appointed to the State University of New York Board of Trustees. SUNY is the nation's largest public university system. Murad was nominated for the position by Gov. David Paterson, and his nomination was confirmed by the New York State Senate June 3. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall central administration, supervision and coordination of the SUNY institutions. More ... |
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