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Race riot;: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919 (Studies in American Negro life)
Overall this is a wonderful book. It is obviously this is a long term study done by William W. Tuttle, Jr. I found that his main goal in this book was to write an understandable book that documents the events that occured in Chicago in the year of 1919. In his book, it is apparent that he covered every aspect and perspective of the events that took place. This may be due to the fact that he not only focuses on the events that took place in chicago. but also on other similar events that took place around the nation. My only compliant might be that because of this the theme of the book at times seem recurrent and repeative. That aside, I would suggest this book to anyone interested in the history of Chicago.
Race riot;: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919 (Studies in American Negro life)
As far as I know, this is the only book on the subject, which is an absolutely fascinating one for me. It is well written and very coherent, but unfortunately the author spends most of the book of the causes and results of the riots, not on the riot itself. Still, this is a wonderful book, essential for anybody interested in Chicago history.
Race riot;: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919 (Studies in American Negro life)
"Race Riot" by William M. Tuttle Jr. is strong analysis of urban race relations in America. While the book focuses on the Chicago race riot of 1919 and the conditions that led to the bloodshed, it also provides a larger historical context of the WWI era, as well as the 1919 riot in relation to those of the 1960's. Considering this book was published in 1970, it seems an appropriate topic given the climate of the times and proves the old adage that "he who is ignorant of history is doomed to repeat it."Tuttle was a professor at the University of Kansas, so he seems in a relevant position to write this book, given Kansas' role in precipitating the Civil War, as well as undergoing similar racial disputes that were common to the era and mid-western location. I would say that Tuttle remains true to his academic platform in giving a generally sympathetic cause and effect of the events that led up to horrendous racial violence, and refrains from any specific "finger pointing"; his approach is that of a true academic in that he seeks the objective truth, and through it a larger conflict that is relevant in race relations throughout America.Despite the subtitle which is "Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919", the main focus of the book is upon the racial tension between blacks and whites; he doesn't really explore the radical communist threat that had the government and hard line right wingers in a frenzy. Perhaps he used that as play on words, utilizing the word "red" as an association of the blood which was spilled in the streets of Chicago.This book is easy to read yet essential for anyone interested in race relations, as well as the WWI era. Despite the relatively short length of the book, Tuttle covers a lot of ground, from sociology to politics to labor issues, all of it tying into and culminating with the massive riot in July of 1919. Tuttle's main objective is to show the complexities of the issue; many people tend to simplify such things into pure hatred of others that they perceive as foreign or threatening. Tuttle shows the complex web without much bias, one that built and built until an all-out bloodbath was desired by both sides of the conflict. Though many of those involved believed that violence was the only solution, Tuttle shows that after so many deaths and injuries, a riot such as the one of 1919 did not occur in Chicago for decades. Even though there were plenty of incidents of racial hatred in the years following 1919, it seems that the torrents of blood had sickened the majority of both sides, and they realized that there must be another way of handling the situation.Tuttle's book starts with a bang, as he goes right into the riot in the second chapter, rather than writing in a purely linear format. I thought this gave the book a dramatic punch, similar to the way movie directors sometimes play with temporal progression. He gives brief mention to the "Red Scare" and the violent fear that it provoked in America, as well as the destabilization WWI had caused. The heart of his book is really an investigation into the sociology of the riot, using concise and interesting chapters to zone in on contributing factors that all added up to reach the boiling point of mass violence. Among them were the mass exodus of blacks from the south, both due to immigration shortages from Europe caused by the war, and employer's recruitment of blacks as cheap source of labor into the stockyards and industries, where the owners often used them as scabs to break strikes, which cause great hatred from the Irish and polish immigrants who competed for the same jobs.Turf war was also at the heart of the matter, as Irish gangs (mainly youth) drew "a line in the sand" at Wentworth Ave, across which blacks could not cross on the promise of violence. There was much outcry from the white community about "property depreciation", which is still a relevant topic in modern society. The Hyde Park-Kenwood Association formed to consolidate real estate agents and property owners into a pro segregation alliance that barred blacks from moving into certain neighborhoods. Often there was much hatred and prejudice involved in the decision to forbid black entrance into all white neighborhoods. The stereotype of blacks as criminal, ignorant, emotional all led to confrontation over civil rights. The fact that the mass influx from the south during WWI provided fodder for the racsists, as many newly arrived migrants were from the poorest areas of the south and were somewhat disoriented and unaccustomed to city life. It all boiled down the fact many lower class whites, among them Polish and Irish felt threatened by the exponential growth of the "black belt" between 1916 and 1919, as their turf and jobs were at stake. Though groups such as Ragen's Colts ( an athletic association that protected turf and were used by Chicago Democrats as election day muscle) did insite a lot of racial violence, not all Irish harbored hatred for the blacks, as after the riot the anti KKK stance of the Colts reminded them that they to had once been subjected to "nativist" hatred and bigotry.WWI played an important role in the black community in other ways; though many civilians moved from the south in response to the vertitable "eutopia" advertised by industrial recruiters (which proved to be far from the truth), blacks went to France in the hundred of thousands, with 42,000 seeing combat. Among them was the 108th Illinois, which became the 370th Infantry in the 92nd Division. When they returned home, much of the discipline and strength they learned in the service was spread to black community, as many veterans became model citizens. The flipside to this coin was the birth of a new black militancy, which had a deep mistrust of the police (for good reasons in 1919 Chicago) which only led to further senseless murders, yet was perhaps an inevitable response to intense pressure, often in the form of violence.There is also a chapter on politics, focusing on "Big Bill" Hale, the Republican who used his Ward 2 base of blacks to rise to the Mayors office, but was notorious for graft and corruption. He sounded very similar to Nucky Thompson on the show "Boardwalk Empire", in that he was the last of the "Lincoln Republicans." This book provides a great multi angled perspective on a particular time and place, but is very relevant as the issue of race is still very debated today. Much of the same hatred and violence exist in urban areas, making Tuttle's book a valuable point of reference for the history of race relations and politics.
Race riot;: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919 (Studies in American Negro life)
Not only does William M. Tuttle, Jr. show every virtue of a lover of history, but he does so with enough clear, crisp understanding that every point seems to sympathize with the mind of even an armchair historian of Black-American mores.
The Rosetta Bone: The Key to Communication Between Humans and Canines (Howell Dog Book of Distinction)
The Rosetta Bone is the best dog training, dog communication, human/pet love stories book I have ever read (and I have a shelf full to which I often refer). Learning to read my dogs' body language and gaining an awareness of how they read mine, has opened a new dimension of fun and sharing in our relationship. They and I are more responsive to each other and take more joy in the time we spend together each day. This book is a must read for the person acquiring their first dog, experiencing behavior problems with a current animal, or wanting to communicate with their dog on a deeper level. Cheryl Smith's insights into how dogs communicate (top dogs give a disdainful look--they don't jerk misbehavig subordinates or roll them on their back) turns training into play time and enhances the dog's life with its people. Thanks to the Rosetta Bone the time I spend with my dogs is more relaxed and joyful. Thanks Cheryl Smith--you've done the dog loving world a great favor with this great book!
The Rosetta Bone: The Key to Communication Between Humans and Canines (Howell Dog Book of Distinction)
This book raised my consciousness about the two way communication between dog and owner. It doesn't give many step by step directions about training but that can be found in reference books at the end of the book. Perhaps understanding the relatiionship with our pets is a bigger step before attempting specific training. I found myself much more sensitive to my dog after reading this.