Peace Now!: American Society and the Ending of the Vietnam War
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How did the protests and support of ordinary American citizens affect their country's participation in the Vietnam War? This engrossing book focuses on four social groups that achieved political prominence in the 1960s and early 1970s--students, African Americans, women, and labor--and investigates the impact of each on American foreign policy during the war. Drawing on oral histories, personal interviews, and a broad range of archival sources,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300089201
ISBN13:9780300089202
Release Date:April 2001
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.78 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.0" x 8.0"
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20th Century Asia History Military Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Vietnam WarCustomer Reviews
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Compelling interpretation of the end of the Vietnman War....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The desires and motives of four social groups are examined herein. The author makes a compelling case for the serial nature of these groups' revolt against the war, and their resultant affect on the US withdrawl from the war.
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