| Description |
viii, 254 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-245) and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
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African Americans -- Civil rights. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Civil rights movements. |
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United States. |
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Self-defense -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Self-defense. |
| ISBN |
0820326860 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0820326879 paperback alkaline paper |
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