Description |
vii, 187 pages ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-179) and index. |
Contents |
African-American veterans and the war at home -- The African-American veteran as a social problem -- Joining up -- In the service -- The journey home -- "We thank you for your service" -- Appendix: Veteran's advocacy organizations. |
Summary |
This study traces the role of racial inequalities in African American veterans' live before service, druing active duty, and after military life. The author shares the stories of of thirty veterans from Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and illustrates through their words the ongoing impact of various forms of explicit racial oppression in America.--From publisher description. |
Subject |
African American veterans -- Social conditions.
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African American veterans -- Services for.
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African American veterans -- Interviews.
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ISBN |
9781442217850 (cloth ;) (alk. paper) |
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1442217855 (cloth ;) (alk. paper) |
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