Pure fire : self-defense as activism in the civil rights era / Christopher B. Strain.
| Author/creator | Strain, Christopher B., 1970- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Athens : University of Georgia Press, ©2005. |
| Description | viii, 254 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : pure fire -- Gon' be treated right : self-defense in black history -- The other cheek : the possibilities of nonviolence, 1955-1956 -- People with strength : questioning the nonviolent ideal, 1957-1962 -- We assert and affirm : self-defense finds a spokesman, 1963-1964 -- A brand new Negro : self-defense in action, 1965-1966 -- Code 1199, officer needs help : rioting as self-defense in Watts, 1965 -- Blood to the horse's brow : self-defense used and abused, 1966-1968 -- Conclusion : the courage to talk back -- Postscript : only the tired. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-245) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004018178 |
| ISBN | 0820326860 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0820326879 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E185.61 .S913 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |