Jamaican Volunteers in the First World War: Race, Masculinity and the Developmen

Description: Jamaican Volunteers in the First World War by Richard Smith A groundbreaking study that uncovers the expereince of black Jamaican soldiers to provide a fresh historical insight into the First World War. A book that will appeal to undergraduates and general readers interested in warfare, Imperial and black history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Newly available in paperback, this study explores the dynamics of race and masculinity to provide fresh historical insight into the First World War and its Imperial dimensions, examining the experiences of Jamaicans who served in British regiments.Reluctance to accept West Indian volunteers was rooted in the belief that black men lacked the qualities necessary for modern warfare. This, combined with fears over white racial degeneration, resulted in the need to preserve established hierarchies, which was achieved through the exclusion of black soldiers from the front line and their confinement in labour battalions.However, the author shows that despite this exclusion, the experience of war was invaluable in allowing veterans to appropriate codes of heroism, sacrifice and citizenship in order to wage their own battles for independence on their return home, culminating in the nationalist upsurge of the late 1930s.This book offers a lively and accessible account that will prove invaluable to those studying the Imperial dimensions of the First World War, as well and those interested in the wider notions of race and masculinity in the British Empire. -- . Flap Newly available in paperback, this study explores the dynamics of race and masculinity to provide fresh historical insight into the First World War and its Imperial dimensions, examining the experiences of Jamaicans who served in British regiments.Reluctance to accept West Indian volunteers was rooted in the belief that black men lacked the qualities necessary for modern warfare. This, combined with fears over white racial degeneration, resulted in the need to preserve established hierarchies, which was achieved through the exclusion of black soldiers from the front line and their confinement in labour battalions.However, the author shows that despite this exclusion, the experience of war was invaluable in allowing veterans to appropriate codes of heroism, sacrifice and citizenship in order to wage their own battles for independence on their return home, culminating in the nationalist upsurge of the late 1930s.This book offers a lively and accessible account that will prove invaluable to those studying the Imperial dimensions of the First World War, as well and those interested in the wider notions of race and masculinity in the British Empire. Author Biography Richard Smith teaches in the Department of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths College, University of London Table of Contents Introduction1. Degeneration and male hysteria: the wartime crisis of white masculinity2. The cannons summoning roar: Jamaica and the outbreak of war3. The recruitment of Jamaican volunteers4. Jamaican soldiers in Europe and the Middle East5. Their splendid physical proportions: the black soldier in the white imagination6. Discrimination and mutiny7. Military endeavour, nationalism and Pan-AfricanismIndex Long Description Newly available in paperback, this study explores the dynamics of race and masculinity to provide fresh historical insight into the First World War and its Imperial dimensions, examining the experiences of Jamaicans who served in British regiments.Reluctance to accept West Indian volunteers was rooted in the belief that black men lacked the qualities necessary for modern warfare. This, combined with fears over white racial degeneration, resulted in the need to preserve established hierarchies, which was achieved through the exclusion of black soldiers from the front line and their confinement in labour battalions.However, the author shows that despite this exclusion, the experience of war was invaluable in allowing veterans to appropriate codes of heroism, sacrifice and citizenship in order to wage their own battles for independence on their return home, culminating in the nationalist upsurge of the late 1930s.This book offers a lively and accessible account that will prove invaluable to those studying the Imperial dimensions of the First World War, as well and those interested in the wider notions of race and masculinity in the British Empire. Description for Sales People A groundbreaking study, providing a fresh insight into the First World War through a focus on the experiences of black Jamaican soldiers serving in British regiments. Explores the impact of race on notions of masculinity, making a valuable contribution to debates on the crisis of masculinity that historians have identified as characterising gender relations during the war. Examines how the presence of the black soldier allowed contemporary fears surrounding white racial degeneration to be played out and resolved on the battlefield. Demonstrates how the experience of war allowed soliders to appropriate codes of military heroism, sacrifice and citizenship in order to effectively fight nationalist battles on their return to the home front. A lively and accessible account that uncovers the Imperial dimensions of the First World War. Details ISBN0719069866 Author Richard Smith Short Title JAMAICAN VOLUNTEERS IN THE 1ST Publisher Manchester University Press Edition Description New Language English ISBN-10 0719069866 ISBN-13 9780719069864 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Manchester University Press Subtitle Race, Masculinity and the Development of National Consciousness Place of Publication Manchester Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.40089697292 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-04-01 UK Release Date 2010-04-01 NZ Release Date 2010-04-01 Illustrations Illustrations, black & white Pages 192 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2010-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128103716;

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