The Afro-American and the Second World War
Author | : Neil A. Wynn |
Publisher | : Holmes & Meier Publishers |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39076001376180 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Afro-American and the Second World War written by Neil A. Wynn and published by Holmes & Meier Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The definitive account of black Americans in World War II and its aftermath, The Afro-American and the Second World War has been expanded to include the wartime experience of black women, how demographic change reshaped the South, and other issues." "In addition to providing a close look at the African American experience in the armed forces, the author discusses the widespread wartime discrimination at glaring odds with American claims to social equality and democracy; the resulting "war on two fronts" in which black newspapers, literature, and songs reiterated the demand for equal citizenship rights; the psychological impact of the war; and the protest campaigns launched by blacks during these years."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved