Justice, Power, and Politics
COEDITORS
Heather Ann Thompson
Rhonda Y. Williams
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Peniel E. Joseph
Matthew D. Lassiter
Daryl Maeda
Barbara Ransby
Vicki L. Ruiz
Marc Stein
The Justice, Power, and Politics series publishes new works in history that explore the myriad struggles for justice, battles for power, and shifts in politics that have shaped the United States over time. Through the lenses of justice, power, and politics, the series seeks to broaden scholarly debates about America’s past as well as to inform public discussions about its future.
More information on the series, including a complete list of books published, is available at http://