Race Riot: CHICAGO IN THE RED SUMMER OF 1919 by William M. Tuttle (English) Pape

Description: Race Riot by William M. Tuttle A contribution to the history of American violence. It focuses on the bedrock issues of race and class, analysising the quick of urban-industrial life in the early twentieth century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The origins of the Chicago race riot of 1919 are to be found, not in high-level policy, but in gut-level animosities between black and white people who were generally inarticulate and presentist-oriented, and who did not record their motivations or feelings for posterity. . . To explain the Chicago riot, this evidence has to be found; and though such evidence is not abundant by any means, it does exist."--From the preface Author Biography William M. Tuttle is a professor emeritus of history and American studies at the University of Kansas. His books include "Daddys Gone to War": The Second World War in the Lives of Americas Children. Review "This book has more lives than a cat because its feet are firmly planted on the bedrock issues of race and class, its analysis goes to the quick of urban-industrial life in the early twentieth century, and its vivid narrative captures the tumultuous riot without ever losing scholarly balance." -- Alan Dawley, author of Struggles for Justice. "An important contribution to the history of American violence." -- Eric Foner, The New York Times Book Review Long Description This book has more lives than a cat because its feet are firmly planted on the bedrock issues of race and class, its analysis goes to the quick of urban-industrial life in the early twentieth century, and its vivid narrative captures the tumultuous riot without ever losing scholarly balance - Alan Dawley, author of Struggles for Justice. An important contribution to the history of American violence - Eric Foner, The New York Times Book Review. Review Text This book has more lives than a cat because its feet are firmly planted on the bedrock issues of race and class, its analysis goes to the quick of urban-industrial life in the early twentieth century, and its vivid narrative captures the tumultuous riot without ever losing scholarly balance. -- Alan Dawley, author of Struggles for Justice. An important contribution to the history of American violence. -- Eric Foner, The New York Times Book Review Review Quote "Vividly written. A fine study with surprising appeal for the lay reader."-- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0252065867 Author William M. Tuttle Publisher University of Illinois Press Series Blacks in the New World Language English ISBN-10 0252065867 ISBN-13 9780252065866 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Imprint University of Illinois Press Country of Publication United States Birth 1937 Short Title RACE RIOT Place of Publication Baltimore Pages 320 Subtitle CHICAGO IN THE RED SUMMER OF 1919 DOI 10.1604/9780252065866 UK Release Date 1996-09-01 NZ Release Date 1996-09-01 US Release Date 1996-09-01 Publication Date 1996-09-01 DEWEY 977.31100496 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1996-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161658030;

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