Protest and Survive: Underground GI Newspapers during the Vietnam War
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Protest and Survive: Underground GI Newspapers during the Vietnam War. Power and authority in the United States. He argues that this opposition among. were then publicized in these underground newspapers. In examining this. Instead, it was. This first book length study of GI-published underground newspapers. Protest and Survive: Underground GI Newspapers during the Vietnam War [Hardcover] Lewes, James Product Overview Drawing from more than 120 newspapers, published between 1968 and 1970, this study explores the emergence of an anti-militarist subculture within the U.S. armed services. These activists took the position that individual GIs could best challenge their subordination by working in concert with like-minded servicemen through GI movement organizations whose behaviors and activities were then publicized in these underground newspapers. In examining this movement, Lewes focuses on their treatment of power and authority within the armed forces and how this mirrored the wider and more inclusive relations of power and authority in the United States. He argues that this opposition among servicemen was the primary motivation for the United States to withdraw from Vietnam. This first book length study of GI-published underground newspapers sheds light on the utility of alternative media for movements of social change, and provides information on how these movements are shaped by the environments in which they emerge. Lewes asserts that one cannot understand GI opposition as an extension of the civilian antiwar movement. Instead, it was the product of an embedded environment, whose inhabitants had been drafted or had enlisted to avoid the draft. They came from cities and small towns whose populations were often polarized between those who wholeheartedly supported the war and those who became progressively more critical of the need for Americans to be involved in Vietnam. Read more Details Publisher : Praeger Publication date : July 30, 2003 Language : English Print length : 256 pages ISBN-10 : 0275978613 ISBN-13 : 17 Item Weight : 1.15 pounds Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.62 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,164,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #892 in Journalism #2,113 in Asian History (Books) #2,482 in Military History (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again! >>Powered by WonderLister App
