The Vietnam War

This is a scholarly assessment of broad-ranging research on the Vietnam War over the last seventeen years by the editor of the prize-winning Dictionary of the Vietnam War. James Olson and his contributors offer fascinating insights as they evaluate the significant literature films and TV programs offering different perspectives on the historical background; strategy and conduct of the war; the perspectives of Americans the Indochinese women minorities and veterans; the impact of the war on the homefront; and major problems and issues in the aftermath of the war.This one-volume major reference covers all genres of literature primary and secondary sources personal narratives and oral histories fiction and non-fiction popular accounts expert studies of military strategy and operations Indochinese studies books about the involvement and role of women and blacks and discussions about Indochinese refugees prisoners of war those missing in action veterans and post-traumatic shock. Films TV programs comic books and studies pointing to the effect of the war on the homefront and on others make up an important part of the book. A full index makes the volume easily accessible to students scholars and professionals in military studies American and world history American studies and popular culture political science and international relations--an important acquisition for libraries of all kind.