Historically: In this work, Orleck presents the 1970's as a dynamic period of civil/social rights activities. Can we view the time period encompassed by this book (1970's) as the most active and fruitful for political activism and organization for poverty-stricken African American populations or the 1960's? As Dan mentions in his question, was it the unscrupulous behavior of social and political reactionaries like George Miller that drove the shift in tactics of Af/Ams toward working within the system, or were the direct actions of the 60's and early 70's a necessary progression to more mainstream political avenues?
Historiographically: Is Orleck's work limitied or strengthened by its focus on activism in a state renowned for its resistance to and distrust of the Federal government? The NV state government in most cases went to extraordinary (and oftentimes illegal) lengths to protect its sovereignty, and boldly flouted the law on many occassions - how much did this atmosphere lend more power to the story of Ruby Duncan and Operation Life?
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