More than three decades after the final withdrawal of American
troops from Southeast Asia, the legacy of the Vietnam War continues
to influence political, military, and cultural discourse.
Journalists, politicians, scholars, pundits, and others have used
the conflict to analyze each of America's subsequent military
engagements. Many Americans have observed that Vietnam-era terms
such as "cut and run," "quagmire," and "hearts and minds" are
ubiquitous once again as comparisons between U.S. involvement in
Iraq and in Vietnam seem increasingly appropriate. Because of its
persistent significance, the Vietnam War era continues to inspire
vibrant historical inquiry.
The eminent scholars featured in The War That Never Ends offer
fresh and insightful perspectives on the continuing relevance of
the Vietnam War, from the homefront to "humping in the boonies,"
and from the great halls of political authority to the gritty
hotbeds of oppositional activism. The contributors assert that the
Vietnam War is central to understanding the politics of the Cold
War, the social movements of the late twentieth century, the
lasting effects of colonialism, the current direction of American
foreign policy, and the ongoing economic development in Southeast
Asia.
The seventeen essays break new ground on questions relating to
gender, religion, ideology, strategy, and public opinion, and the
book gives equal emphasis to Vietnamese and American perspectives
on the grueling conflict. The contributors examine such phenomena
as the role of women in revolutionary organizations, the peace
movements inspired by Buddhism, and Ho Chi Minh's successful
adaptation of Marxism to local cultures. The War That Never Ends
explores both the antiwar movement and the experiences of
infantrymen on the front lines of battle, as well as the media's
controversial coverage of America's involvement in the war. The War
That Never Ends sheds new light on the evolving historical meanings
of the Vietnam War, its enduring influence, and its potential to
influence future political and military decision-making, in times
of peace as well as war.
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