| Description |
1 online resource (xxxv, 180 pages). |
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data file rda |
| Series |
Latinos in the United States series |
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Latinos in the United States series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Description based on print version and online resource, viewed August 7, 2023. |
| Contents |
ChicaNamization -- The formative years -- The manly ideals of machismo, duty, and patriotism -- Resisting, enduring, and surviving captivity, the early years, 1954-1967 -- Resisting, enduring, and surviving captivity, the latter years, 1967-1973 -- Homecoming or rude awakening? |
| Summary |
"By the time of the Vietnam War era, the "Mexican American Generation" had made tremendous progress both socially and politically. However, the number of Mexican Americans in comparison to the number of white prisoners of war (POWs) illustrated the significant discrimination and inequality the Chicano population faced in both military and civilian landscapes. Chicanos were disproportionately "grunts" (infantry), who were more likely to be killed when captured, while pilots and officers were more likely to be both white and held as POWs for negotiating purposes. A fascinating look at the Vietnam War era from a Chicano perspective, "I'm Not Gonna Die in this Damn Place": Manliness, Identity, and Survival of the Mexican American Vietnam Prisoners of War gives voice to the Mexican American POWs. The stories of these men and their families provide insights to the Chicano Vietnam War experience, while also adding tremendously to the American POW story."--Publisher's description. |
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Prisoners and prisons, American.
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Mexican American soldiers -- History -- 20th century.
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Prisoners of war -- Psychology.
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Prisoners of war -- Vietnam.
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Prisoners of war -- United States.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- United States.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Prisoners and prisons, North Vietnamese.
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Hispanic American veterans -- Psychology.
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Discrimination in the military -- United States.
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Machismo.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Men's Studies.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General.
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| Indexed Term |
Mexican American prisoners of war Chicano prisoners of war Mexican American Vietnam veterans Chicano Vietnam veterans |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781611862720 1611862728 (DLC) 2017017663 (OCoLC)991535963 |
| ISBN |
9781609175542 (electronic book) |
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1609175549 (electronic book) |
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9781628953213 (electronic book) |
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1628953217 (electronic book) |
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