King and the Other America: The Poor People's Campaign and the Quest for Economic Equality

by Sylvie Laurent

Book Overview

"An elegant and timely history of how black intellectuals have long made a case for the intersections between class and race."--The Nation

"A meticulously researched look into the development of King's thought. . . . Laurent's important new book highlights the depth of the wisdom and organizing skill he brought to the movement for economic justice."--The Progressive

Shortly before his assassination, Martin Luther...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520288572
• ISBN13: 9780520288577
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"