Between 1965 and 1973, thousands of ordinary Americans participated in one ofthe most remarkable and significant people's movements in American history. Through marches, rallies, draft resistance, teach-ins, and non-violent demonstrations at both the national and local levels, Americans vehemently protested the country's involvement in the Vietnam War. The American Anti-War Movement provides a short, accessible overview of this important social and political movement, highlighting key events and key figures, the movement's strengths and weaknesses, how it intersected with other social and political movements of thetime, and its lasting effect on the country. The book is perfect for anyone wanting to obtain an introduction to the Anti-War movment of the twentieth century.
- ISBN: 978-0-415-80083-9
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés