Fighting on two fronts : African Americans and the Vietnam War / James E. Westheider.
| Author/creator | Westheider, James E., 1956- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : New York University Press, ©1997. |
| Description | x, 238 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | "Good soldiers" : African Americans and the right to serve -- "I'm not a draft evader ... I'm a runaway slave" : African Americans and the draft -- "A bonus for growing up white" : the problem of institutional racism -- "My fear is for you" : the rise of Black solidarity in the armed forces -- "Going to mess up some beasts tonight" : the outbreak of racial violence in the armed forces -- "We have a problem" : the military response to racial violence and radicalism -- Aftermath. |
| Local note | Little-303298--305131008966% |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-227) and index. |
| LCCN | 96045832 |
| ISBN | 0814793010 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS559.8.B55 W47 1997 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |