In Glory's Shadow

Name: In Glory's Shadow
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ISBN: 9780679767145

The Citadel, Shannon Faulkner, and a Changing America

Catherine S. Manegold

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Random House USA Inc
09 January 2001

History of the Americas; Military history; Social discrimination; Gender studies: women; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Human rights & civil liberties law

In Glory's Shadow explores the history of The Citadel, an institution set on preserving tradition in the face of profound change. Established as protection against slave insurrections feared by the white minority of Charleston, South Carolina, a generation later The Citadel was a school of privilege for young white men. Through two world wars it grew in size and reputation, proudly providing the United States with (male) military leaders, paying little heed to what was happening in the country around it.

In 1993, when the school rescinded Shannon Faulkner's admission because of her gender, a landmark legal battle ensued. Faulkner won, and although she faced vicious harassment and left after a week, The Citadel was forced to reform- nearly 30 women have graduated since her brief time at The Citadel. In Glory's Shadow is an engrossing and illuminating look at this pivotal event in military history and the history of women.

By: Catherine S. Manegold
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 388g
ISBN: 9780679767145
ISBN 10: 0679767142
Pages: 364
Publication Date: 09 January 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Catherine S. Manegold covered the litigation between Shannon Faulkner and The Citadel as a reporter with the New York Times. Prior to joining that newspaper's staff she worked as a foreign correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Newsweek, reporting on military and civilian matters throughout Asia and covering the Gulf War.