Pure fire : self-defense as activism in the civil rights era / Christopher B. Strain.

Author/creator Strain, Christopher B., 1970-
Format Book
Publication InfoAthens : University of Georgia Press, ©2005.
Descriptionviii, 254 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 193-245) and index.
LCCN 2004018178
ISBN0820326860 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0820326879 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks E185.61 .S913 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold