| Description |
1 online resource (xxxv, 180 pages) |
| Series |
Latinos in the United States series |
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Latinos in the United States series.
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| 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 |
| Analysis |
Mexican American prisoners of war Chicano prisoners of war Mexican American Vietnam veterans Chicano Vietnam veterans |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version and online resource, viewed August 7, 2023 |
| Subject |
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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Mexican American soldiers
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Prisoners of war
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Prisoners of war -- Psychology
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Veterans
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Gender roles.
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United States
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Vietnam
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781609175542 |
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1609175549 |
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9781628953213 |
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1628953217 |
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