African American men and opportunity in the Navy : personal histories of eight chiefs /
"The military is often presented as a model of equal-opportunity employment. In this work, the author examines and challenges this assertion with respect to the Navy. First-hand accounts and interviews provide insight into the coping mechanisms and struggles of African Americans in the Navy&quo...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, NC :
McFarland & Co.,
[2008]
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| Summary: | "The military is often presented as a model of equal-opportunity employment. In this work, the author examines and challenges this assertion with respect to the Navy. First-hand accounts and interviews provide insight into the coping mechanisms and struggles of African Americans in the Navy"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 176 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-173) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786436996 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0786436999 (pbk. : alk. paper) |