American History, Race and the Struggle for Equality

1. Introduction: The Invention of “Race” in the Modern World System
Masaki Kawashima

Part I. Exploring the Past

2. Slavery and the Early Development of America
Masaki Kawashima

3. From the Abolition to Jim Crow
Masaki Kawashima

4. The Attainment of Equality Under the Law
Masaki Kawashima

Part II. Post-Movement Days to the Present

5. From the War on Poverty to the Quota System
Masaki Kawashima

6. New Immigrants and the “Underclass”
Masaki Kawashima

7. “Reverse Discrimination” and “Color-Blind” Racism
Masaki Kawashima

Part III. An Unceasing Struggle Toward a Fairer Future

8. A Retreat from the Street to the Courthouse and Prison?
Masaki Kawashima

9. Toward a New Affirmative Action in a More Diversified Society
Masaki Kawashima

10. Conclusion: In Search of a New Coalition for the Future
Masaki Kawashima

Keywords: History, US History, Social Structure, Social Inequality, Public Policy