The Social Politics of Fepc: A Study in Reform Pressure Movements (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258283001)

The book ""The Social Politics Of FEPC: A Study In Reform Pressure Movements"" by Louis Coleridge Kesselman is an in-depth analysis of the Fair Employment Practices Committee (FEPC) in the United States. The FEPC was established during World War II to combat discrimination in employment practices based on race, religion, or national origin.The book explores the social and political context that led to the creation of the FEPC, including the civil rights movement, labor unions, and government policies. Kesselman examines the various reform pressure movements that contributed to the establishment of the FEPC, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO).The author also analyzes the impact of the FEPC on American society, including its successes and failures. Kesselman discusses the challenges faced by the FEPC, such as resistance from employers and the limitations of government intervention in private employment practices.Overall, ""The Social Politics Of FEPC: A Study In Reform Pressure Movements"" provides a comprehensive study of the FEPC and its role in the larger social and political landscape of the United States during the mid-20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Louis Coleridge Kesselman
ISBN-10: 125828300X
ISBN-13: 9781258283001
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2012
Pages: 270
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d