Young Thurgood : the making of a Supreme Court justice / Larry S. Gibson ; foreword by Thurgood Marshall Jr.
| Author/creator | Gibson, Larry S., 1942- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2012. |
| Description | 413 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Is there an investigation taking place? -- The Baltimore Grocers' grandson -- Marshall's high school years -- Lincoln University -- Educating a social engineer -- A new lawyer joins the brotherhood -- Buy where you can work -- Black and white and red all over -- The civil cases -- The criminal cases -- The murder of Kater Stevens -- The first step on the road to Brown -- Becoming a leader among lawyers -- The Baltimore County HIgh School case -- Financial pressures and career decision -- Commuting back for equal teacher pay -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | A close examination of Thurgood Marshall's earlier formative years in Maryland when his personality, attitudes, priorities, and work habits had crystallized. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-393) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012027517 |
| ISBN | 9781616145712 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1616145714 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| Stock number | 1348117 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF8745 .M34 G55 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |