Background
Peter Levy was born on May 11, 1956 in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California, United States. He is the son of Allan Levy, a psychiatrist, and Phyllis (Kulick) Levy.
Berkeley, California, United States
In 1978 Peter Levy received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
New York City, New York, United States
In 1980 Peter Levy obtained a Master of Arts degree from the Columbia University and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1986.
Berkeley, California, United States
In 1978 Peter Levy received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
New York City, New York, United States
In 1980 Peter Levy obtained a Master of Arts degree from the Columbia University and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1986.
(This book traces the story of the civil rights movement t...)
This book traces the story of the civil rights movement through the written and spoken words of those who participated in it. It includes both classic texts, such as Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech and his Letter from Birmingham Jail, and lesser-known gems, such as Robert Moses' Letter from a Mississippi Jail Cell and James Lawson's address to SNCC's 1960 founding meeting.
https://www.amazon.com/Let-Freedom-Ring-Documentary-Movement/dp/0275934349/?tag=2022091-20
1992
https://www.amazon.com/Labor-1960s-Working-American-History/dp/0252063678/?tag=2022091-20
1994
(The organizing principle of the work is a focus on indivi...)
The organizing principle of the work is a focus on individuals and events that directly relate to Presidents Reagan and Bush and their administrations. In addition there are entries on social trends, world events, and popular culture. The book presents a balanced account of the Reagan-Bush years. Entries favor description over judgment while at the same time offering a sense of the controversy that surrounded and in some cases still surrounds the events and actions of the Reagan-Bush presidencies. Biographies of key figures in their administrations, Supreme Court appointments, related players on the national and world stage, summaries of significant pieces of legislation, and balanced analyses of their domestic and foreign policies are featured. Entries also include many terms and catchphrases such as Reaganomics, No New Taxes, and A Thousand Points of Light. This is the perfect first-stop for information on all aspects of this important period in American history and will fill a gap in public and high school library reference collections.
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Reagan-Bush-Years-Peter-Levy/dp/0313290180/?tag=2022091-20
1996
(Drawing on the most recent research, Levy, author of the ...)
Drawing on the most recent research, Levy, author of the acclaimed Documentary History of the Modern Civil Rights Movement, provides an outstanding introduction to the Civil Rights movement, its development, issues, and leaders. Six essays analyze the crucial aspects of the movement, including a concluding essay that assesses its legacy. Ready reference features include: a chronology of events; lengthy biographical profiles of 20 key civil rights activists; the text of 15 seminal documents valuable for student research; a glossary of selected terms; and an annotated bibliography of recommended further reading and audiovisual materials.
https://www.amazon.com/Movement-Greenwood-Historic-Twentieth-Century/dp/0313298548/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(The book covers the civil rights movement, Vietnam, the c...)
The book covers the civil rights movement, Vietnam, the counterculture, and the women's movement. It looks at some of the 1960's most memorable moments, from the Cuban missile crisis and President Kennedy's assassination to the moon landing and the New York Mets' World Series victory in 1969. A statistical appendix, with data on the economy, the cost of consumer goods, trends in popular culture, and important legal developments, complements the documents.
https://www.amazon.com/America-Sixties-Right-Left-Center-Documentary/dp/0275955168/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(First president of his generation. Second president to be...)
First president of his generation. Second president to be impeached. Bill Clinton led the nation during eight years of unprecedented economic prosperity and peace, creating millions of new jobs, swapping deficit for surplus, and advancing his agenda of social programs. Yet he was riddled with scandal. This encyclopedia of more than 230 alphabetical entries covers all the major events, issues, and personalities of the Clinton administration, including full treatments of his impeachment, Whitewater, Travelgate, Monica, key members of his administration, Congressional opponents, foreign and domestic policy, elections, laws, terms and catchphrases, and national and foreign events that impacted Clinton's presidency. This balanced account is a perfect reference for students of, detractors from, and supporters of, William Jefferson Clinton. Among the domestic issues covered are health care reform, gays in the military, abortion, gun control, and welfare reform. Also included are the many foreign policy issues Clinton dealt with such as Bosnia, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. Numerous charts, tables, and graphs provide vital statistical information about legislation, the economy, federal spending, election returns, and crime during the Clinton years. A chronology of events and many photos accompany the text. Thorough cross-referencing will aid researchers, as will bibliographies of print and Internet sources following each entry.
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Clinton-Presidency-Peter-Levy-ebook/dp/B00134DEXC/?tag=2022091-20
2001
(Civil War on Race Street, so named because Race Street wa...)
Civil War on Race Street, so named because Race Street was the road that divided blacks and whites in Cambridge, Maryland, is a detailed examination of one of the most vibrant locally based struggles for racial equality during the 1960s. Beginning with an overview of Cambridge, particularly its history of racial and class relations, Peter Levy traces the emergence of the modern civil rights movement in this city on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Catalyzed by the arrival of freedom in 1962, the movement in Cambridge expanded in 1963 and 1964 under the leadership of Gloria Richardson, one of the most prominent (and one of the few female) civil rights leaders in the nation. In the years after her departure from Cambridge, the movement went into decline until 1967, when it underwent a brief revival that culminated with a riot allegedly incited by black power spokesman H. Rap Brown. In the wake of the riot, blacks and whites in Cambridge sought to rebuild their city and return to a politics of moderation. However, Spiro Agnew, then governor of Maryland, used the riot to advance his political career and the fortunes of the New Right, thereby garnering the attention of the public (as well as Richard Nixon) and achieving the vice-presidency in 1968. At the same time, H. Rap Brown saw his influence and that of the civil rights movement decline.
https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Race-Street-Cambridge/dp/0813028159/?tag=2022091-20
2003
(California Edition)
California Edition
https://www.amazon.com/Prentice-Hall-United-States-History/dp/0132516357/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(Between 1963 and 1972 America experienced over 750 urban ...)
Between 1963 and 1972 America experienced over 750 urban revolts. Considered collectively, they comprise what Peter Levy terms a 'Great Uprising'. Levy examines these uprisings over the arc of the entire decade, in various cities across America. He challenges both conservative and liberal interpretations, emphasizing that these riots must be placed within historical context to be properly understood. By focusing on three specific cities as case studies - Cambridge and Baltimore, Maryland, and York, Pennsylvania - Levy demonstrates the impact which these uprisings had on millions of ordinary Americans. He shows how conservatives profited politically by constructing a misleading narrative of their causes, and also suggests that the riots did not represent a sharp break or rupture from the civil rights movement. Finally, Levy presents a cautionary tale by challenging us to consider if the conditions that produced this 'Great Uprising' are still predominant in American culture today.
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Uprising-Riots-America-during/dp/1108434037/?tag=2022091-20
2018
Peter Levy was born on May 11, 1956 in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California, United States. He is the son of Allan Levy, a psychiatrist, and Phyllis (Kulick) Levy.
In 1978 Peter Levy received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1980 he obtained a Master of Arts degree from the Columbia University and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1986.
Peter Levy was a visiting assistant professor of history at the Rutgers University, Newark Campus, Newark, New Jersey, from 1986 to 1988. In 1989 he was appointed an associate professor of history at the York College, York, Pennsylvania.
(Civil War on Race Street, so named because Race Street wa...)
2003(Drawing on the most recent research, Levy, author of the ...)
1998(The organizing principle of the work is a focus on indivi...)
1996(This book traces the story of the civil rights movement t...)
1992(The book covers the civil rights movement, Vietnam, the c...)
1998(Between 1963 and 1972 America experienced over 750 urban ...)
2018(First president of his generation. Second president to be...)
2001(California Edition)
2007Peter Levy is a member of the American Historical Association and of the Organization of American Historians.
On August 19, 1984 Peter Levy married Diane Krejsa. They have two children: Jessica and Brian.
