The Vietnam War (Seminar Studies in History) - Taschenbuch

One of the most popular titles in the Seminar Studies series, "The Vietnam War "examines the conflict from its origins through to 1975 and North Vietnam&#146; s victory. This new edition" "brings the book up to date with current academic debates and includes new source material. <P>Mitchell Hall explores all the key elements of the conflict, including: <P>- US motivations for entering the war and the military strategies employed<P>- the role of the media<P>- the rise of domestic opposition<P>- the war&#146; s impact in the US and Vietnam. <P>The new edition also provides insights into the political decisions of the Vietnamese communists, and Vietnam&#146; s relations with other major powers, particularly China and the Soviet Union. <P>The main text is supported by a documents section, expanded for the new edition, and a range of study tools, including a chronology of events, a guide to characters, a glossary of terms and a new bibliographical essay. Concise yet thorough, the book provides students with an accessible and stimulating introduction to the war. <P>Mitchell K. Hall is Professor of History at Central Michigan University. He is the author of "Because of Their Faith" (1990) and "Crossroads: American Popular Culture and the Vietnam Generation" (2005).