{"product_id":"mississippi-conflict-and-change-a-new-edition-9781496858573","title":"Mississippi, Conflict and Change: A New Edition","description":"Written by James W. Loewen, Charles Sallis, Byron D'Andra Orey, Jeanne M. Middleton, R. Bruce Adams, James A. Brown, Olivia Jones Love, Stephen C. Immer, and Maryellen Hains Clampit \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Originally published in 1974, \u003ci\u003eMississippi, Conflict and Change\u003c\/i\u003e was a textbook that explored Mississippi's history from its earliest days to modern times, emphasizing social dynamics and key contemporary events, especially the civil rights movement and the pursuit of equality. The book was innovative for its era, offering a nuanced and truthful depiction of Mississippi's past, particularly regarding slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the civil rights era. At the time, the textbook was deemed radical by some because of its factual recounting of the state's history and inclusion of such historically overlooked groups as African Americans, Native Americans, and women. The book challenged the conventional approach to teaching history in Mississippi and was not approved by the state's textbook review committee. Its adoption in the public education system was denied until a well-publicized and successful lawsuit was brought against the state by the authors and publisher. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eMississippi, Conflict and Change\u003c\/i\u003e has been out of print for many years and only available as a collector's item until now. This new edition includes an introduction telling the history of the book's publication along with updates throughout the text, made by acclaimed author James W. Loewen. Picking up the reins after Loewen's death in 2021, Byron D'Andra Orey provides new text on contemporary politics, culture, and the economy, bringing the history of the state up to date. Intended for students as well as general readers, \u003ci\u003eMississippi, Conflict and Change: A New Edition \u003c\/i\u003erevives an integral text in Mississippi history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames W. Loewen\u003c\/b\u003e (1942-2021) was author of \u003ci\u003eLies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eTeaching What Really Happened: How to Avoid the Tyranny of Textbooks and Get Students Excited About Doing History\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eSundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism \u003c\/i\u003eand coeditor of \u003ci\u003eThe Confederate and Neo-Confederate Reader: The \"Great Truth\" about the \"Lost Cause,\"\u003c\/i\u003e published by University Press of Mississippi. He was professor emeritus at the University of Vermont. \u003cb\u003eByron D'Andra Orey\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of political science at Jackson State University, and his research focuses on race and politics. He has served as the president of the Southern Political Science Association. \u003cb\u003eCharles Sallis\u003c\/b\u003e (1934-2024) was professor emeritus of history at Millsaps College, where he taught from 1968 to 2000.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University Press of Mississippi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552861487378,"sku":"9781496858573","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cb2848ab-f017-43de-a27b-75275d4bdcce.jpg?v=1754908748","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mississippi-conflict-and-change-a-new-edition-9781496858573","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}