About the book
As the Vietnam War divided the nation, a network of antiwar coffeehouses appeared in the towns and cities outside American military bases. Owned and operated by civilian activists, GI coffeehouses served as off-base refuges for the growing number of active-duty soldiers resisting the war. In the first history of this network, David L. Parsons shows how antiwar GIs and civilians united to battle local authorities, vigilante groups, and the military establishment itself by building a dynamic peace movement within the armed forces.
Peopled with lively characters and set in the tense environs of base towns around the country, this book complicates the often misunderstood relationship between the civilian antiwar movement, U.S. soldiers, and military officials during the Vietnam era. Using a broad set of primary and secondary sources, Parsons shows us a critical moment in the history of the Vietnam-era antiwar movement, when a chain of counterculture coffeehouses brought the war’s turbulent politics directly to the American military’s doorstep.
Editions of Dangerous Grounds
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469632018
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469661551
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890847850
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469632025
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469632032
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890847867
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As the Vietnam War divided the nation, a network of antiwar coffeehouses appeared in the towns and cities outside American military bases. Owned and operated by civilian activists, GI coffeehouses served as off-base refuges for the growing number of active-duty soldiers resisting the war. In the first history of this network, David L. Parsons shows how antiwar GIs and civilians united to battle local authorities, vigilante groups, and the military establishment itself by building a dynamic peace movement within the armed forces.
Peopled with lively characters and set in the tense environs of base towns around the country, this book complicates the often misunderstood relationship between the civilian antiwar movement, U.S. soldiers, and military officials during the Vietnam era. Using a broad set of primary and secondary sources, Parsons shows us a critical moment in the history of the Vietnam-era antiwar movement, when a chain of counterculture coffeehouses brought the war’s turbulent politics directly to the American military’s doorstep.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dangerous Grounds about?
As the Vietnam War divided the nation, a network of antiwar coffeehouses appeared in the towns and cities outside American military bases. Owned and operated by civilian activists, GI coffeehouses served as off-base refuges for the growing number of active-duty soldiers resisting the war. In the first history of this network, David L. Parsons shows how antiwar GIs and civilians united to battle local authorities, vigilante groups, and the military establishment itself by building a dynamic peace movement within the armed forces.
Peopled with lively characters and set in the tense environs of base towns around the country, this book complicates the often misunderstood relationship between the civilian antiwar movement, U.S. soldiers, and military officials during the Vietnam era. Using a broad set of primary and secondary sources, Parsons shows us a critical moment in the history of the Vietnam-era antiwar movement, when a chain of counterculture coffeehouses brought the war’s turbulent politics directly to the American military’s doorstep.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dangerous Grounds?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Military history: post-WW2 conflicts
Where can I read a sample of Dangerous Grounds?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469632018
How long is Dangerous Grounds and how many pages does it have?
Dangerous Grounds has 176 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dangerous Grounds?
David L. Parsons
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dangerous Grounds is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469632018) and paperback(ISBN 9781469661551) and ebook(ISBN 9798890847850) and ebook(ISBN 9781469632025) and ebook(ISBN 9781469632032) and ebook(ISBN 9798890847867)
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