| Description |
vii, 230 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"Reviewing a combination of political, social and artistic media, this volume provides a brief overview of the war's appearance in America's political and media culture since 1975. It examines the ways in which this conflict has consistently resurfaced in social and political life. The work explores the contexts and uses of the Vietnam War as a recurring subject"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226) and index. |
| Contents |
Ambiguous memories -- The other end of the tunnel -- Envisioning a noble cause -- From Rambo to Platoon -- Vietnam memories in a new world order -- Conspiracies and forgetfulness -- Shadows of Vietnam in a world remade -- Remembering and forgetting. |
| Subject |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Influence.
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Vietnam War (1961-1975) |
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Mass media and the war.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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United States. |
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Mass media -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Mass media. |
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History. |
| ISBN |
0786427612 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780786427611 paperback alkaline paper |
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