Description
1973 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This insightful study by John Dean offers a rare glimpse into the groundbreaking 1972 mayoral campaign of A.J. Cooper, the first African American elected as mayor of Prichard, Alabama. Published just a year after the historic election, this book provides a firsthand account of the strategies, organization, and techniques employed by Cooper’s campaign team as they navigated the complex racial dynamics of the time. Dean’s meticulous research and analysis shed light on the challenges faced by Black candidates in the Deep South during the civil rights era, making this a valuable resource for scholars and students of political science, African American studies, and U.S. history. Collectors of rare and significant works on the struggle for civil rights and political representation will appreciate this well-preserved copy, which bears the marks of its age but remains in good readable condition.
