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This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible,Used
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Visiting Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott, journalist William Worthy almost sat on a loaded pistol. 'Just for selfdefense,' King assured him. It was not the only weapon King kept for such a purpose; one of his advisors remembered the reverends Montgomery, Alabama, home as 'an arsenal.' Like King, many ostensibly 'nonviolent' civil rights activists embraced their constitutional right to selfprotectionyet this crucial dimension of the AfroAmerican freedom struggle has been long ignored by history. In This Nonviolent Stuffll Get You Killed, Charles E. Cobb Jr. recovers this history, describing the vital role that armed selfdefense has played in the survival and liberation of black communities. Drawing on his experiences in the civil rights movement and giving voice to its participants, Cobb lays bare the paradoxical relationship between the nonviolent civil rights struggle and the long history and importance of African Americans taking up arms to defend themselves against white supremacist violence.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed'? A: The book explores the often overlooked role of armed self-defense in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting how many activists, including Martin Luther King Jr., embraced their right to self-protection.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Charles E. Cobb Jr., a journalist and civil rights activist who draws on his experiences within the movement.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 4, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed' have? A: The book contains a total of 328 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in American history? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for those interested in American history, civil rights, and social justice.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from the book? A: Readers can expect insights into the historical context of armed self-defense in the African American struggle for civil rights, supported by personal accounts and historical analysis.
- Q: Is this book a reprint or a new edition? A: This book is categorized as a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Where does the book primarily focus its historical analysis? A: The book primarily focuses on the United States, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement.