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'NO LAND OF THE FREE': CHESTER HIMES CONFRONTS CALIFORNIA (1940-1946).

Authors :
Glasrud, Bruce A.
Champion, Laurie
Source :
CLA Journal. Mar2001, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p391. 23p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Focuses on the history of California during World War II as depicted in the works of writer Chester Himes. Migration of African Americans to regions with more freedom; Emergence of racial animosity and discrimination; Depiction of racism in most of Himes' work.

Subjects

Subjects :
*AFRICAN American history
CALIFORNIA state history

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00078549
Volume :
44
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
CLA Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4986115

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