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Part One: The History (What do we know?) This brief historical introduction to Luther King assesses his impact on the world as it was at the time and outlines the key ideas and values connected with him. It explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the context of his life and writings, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received.
Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?) This second part surveys the intellectual and cultural ‘afterlife’ of Luther King, exploring the ways in which his impact has lasted. Why does he continue to be so influential, and what aspects of his legacy are likely to endure beyond today and into the future?
The book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back.
About the Author of
Martin Luther King
John A. Kirk is George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History and Department Chair at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His research focuses on the history of the civil rights movement in the United States, and the history of post-New Deal southern politics, society and culture. He has published eight books and written for a wide variety of books, journals and popular history magazines including BBC History, History Today and Historically Speaking.
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This brief historical introduction to Luther King assesses his impact on the world as it was at the time and outlines the key ideas and values connected with him. It explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the context of his life and writings, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received.
Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?)
This second part surveys the intellectual and cultural ‘afterlife’ of Luther King, exploring the ways in which his impact has lasted. Why does he continue to be so influential, and what aspects of his legacy are likely to endure beyond today and into the future?
The book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back.