Schutz J Christopher (73 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Jackie Robinson's story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also as a template of the African American freedom struggle. A towering athletic talent, Robinson's greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following WI. But Robinson's story has always been far more complex than the public perception has allowed. Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey famously told the young Robinson that he was looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back. J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the turn the other cheek compliant credit to his race. The triumph of Robinson's inclusion in the white Major Leagues (which presaged blacks' later inclusion in the broader society) also included the slow demise of black-owned commercial enterprise in the Negro Leagues (which likewise presaged the unrecoverable loss of other important black institutions after civil rights gains). Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him great.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Illustrated. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Ex-Library.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Jackie Robinson's story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also as a template of the African American freedom struggle. A towering athletic talent, Robinson's greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following WI. But Robinson's story has always been far more complex than the public perception has allowed. Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey famously told the young Robinson that he was looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back. J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the turn the other cheek compliant credit to his race. The triumph of Robinson's inclusion in the white Major Leagues (which presaged blacks' later inclusion in the broader society) also included the slow demise of black-owned commercial enterprise in the Negro Leagues (which likewise presaged the unrecoverable loss of other important black institutions after civil rights gains). Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him great.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Jackie Robinson's story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also as a template of the African American freedom struggle. A towering athletic talent, Robinson's greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following WI. But Robinson's story has always been far more complex than the public perception has allowed. Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey famously told the young Robinson that he was looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back. J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the turn the other cheek compliant credit to his race. The triumph of Robinson's inclusion in the white Major Leagues (which presaged blacks' later inclusion in the broader society) also included the slow demise of black-owned commercial enterprise in the Negro Leagues (which likewise presaged the unrecoverable loss of other important black institutions after civil rights gains). Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him great.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Jackie Robinson's story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also as a template of the African American freedom struggle. A towering athletic talent, Robinson's greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following WI. But Robinson's story has always been far more complex than the public perception has allowed. Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey famously told the young Robinson that he was looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back. J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the turn the other cheek compliant credit to his race. The triumph of Robinson's inclusion in the white Major Leagues (which presaged blacks' later inclusion in the broader society) also included the slow demise of black-owned commercial enterprise in the Negro Leagues (which likewise presaged the unrecoverable loss of other important black institutions after civil rights gains). Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him great.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Book in Fair condition.

Wraps. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. 32, No. 1. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Gray Morrow for "The Little People" (pt. 1 of 3) by John Christopher. Includes "The Star Driver" by J. W. Schutz; "Bait" by Bob Leman; "The Knight-Errant, The Dragon, and the Maiden" by Gahan Wilson; "Kingdom Come, Inc." by Robert F. Young; "The Disenchanted Symphony" by James G. Huneker. Features: "Books' by Judith Merril; "Cartoon" by Gahan Wilson; "Interplanetary Dust" by Ted Thomas; "Science: Right Beneath Your Feet" by Isaac Asimov; "F&SF Marketplace". Tanning; creasing; lean; a little wavy at lower rear cover edge. Magazine. …

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Jackie Robinson: An Integrated Life. Book.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Used items may contain, highlighting, writing, and other previous signs of use. Used items may not contain CD's. access codes and other accompanying items when applicable. **MAY BE AN EX LIBRARY COPY**.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 130 pp. Digest format. Very light wear with an uncreased spine; no interior markings. Cover art by Gray Morrow. This issue contains: Short Stories: The Star Driver by J. W. Schutz; Bait by Bob Leman; The Knight-Errant, the Dragon and the Maiden by Gahan Wilson; Kingdom Come Inc. by Robert F. Young. Novel: The Little People - part 1 of 3 by John Christopher. Special Reprint Feature: The Disenchanted Symphony by James G Huneker. Books by Judith Merril; Cartoon by Gahan Wilson; Interplanetary Dust by Ted Thomas; and Science: Right Beneath Your Feet by Isaac Asimov. Size: 12mo. Gray Morrow; (illustrator). Book.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Jackie Robinson's story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also as a template of the African American freedom struggle. A towering athletic talent, Robinson's greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following WWII. But Robinson's story has always been far more complex than the public perception has allowed. Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey famously told the young Robinson that he was "looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back." J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the "turn the other cheek" compliant "credit to his race." The triumph of Robinson's inclusion in the white Major Leagues (which presaged blacks' later inclusion in the broader society) also included the slow demise of black-owned commercial enterprise in the Negro Leagues (which likewise presaged the unrecoverable loss of other important black institutions after civil rights gains). Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him great.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Going to Hell to Get the Devil: The 1972 Charlotte Three Case and the Freedom Struggle in a Sunbelt City. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 9-10 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 184.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 184 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Condition: New. The 1968 burning of the Lazy B Stables in Charlotte, North Carolina, attracted little notice beyond coverage in local media. By the mid-1970s, however, the fire had become the center of a contentious and dubious arson case against a trio of Black civil rights activists, who became known as the "Charlotte Three." The charges against the men garnered interest from federal law enforcement agents, investigative journalists- including one who later earned a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the trials-numerous New Left and Black Power activists, and Amnesty International, which declared the defendants "political prisoners." In Going to Hell to Get the Devil, J. Christopher Schutz offers the first comprehensive examination of this controversial case and its outcome. In the 1960s and 1970s, Charlotte's leaders sought to portray their home as a placid, business-friendly, and racially moderate community. When New Left and Black Power activists threatened that stability, city leaders employed a variety of means to silence them, including the use of law enforcement against African Americans they deemed too zealous. In the Charlotte Three case, prosecutors paid prisoners for testimony against the Black activists on trial, resulting in their convictions with lengthy prison sentences. The unwanted publicity surrounding the case of the Charlotte Three became a critical pivot point in the Queen City's post-World War II trajectory. Going to Hell to Get the Devil tells more than the story of an arson case; it also tells the story of the South's future, as the fate of the Charlotte Three became emblematic of the decline of the African American freedom struggle and the causes it championed.…