Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-146) and index.
Contents
Democracy on trial : the persistence of race-based vote denial in American history -- To exclude and oppress : the evolution of the Texas all-white primary -- A rising tide of protest : early efforts to combat the Texas all-white primary -- Last chance for victory: Smith v. Allwright in the lower federal courts -- May it please the court : Smith v. Allwright in the Supreme Court -- Death knell : the all-white primary after Smith.
