Legacy of a War: The American Soldier in Vietnam [Hardcover]

Ellen Frey-Wouters (Author), Robert S. Laufer (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

An expansion of the author's landmark Legacies of Vietnam (1981), done for the Veterans' Administration, this scrupulously documented study presents the attitudes of both veterans and nonveterans alike about every conceivable aspect of the Vietnam War. Based on a national survey of 1342 men of the "Vietnam Generation," the book examines opinions, e.g., veterans' attitudes toward draft dodgers, and knowledge, e.g., veterans' familiarity with the Geneva Conventions. Nearly 200 statistical tables present the results of as many specific survey questions. Copious quotations from the interviewees are skillfully woven throughout the text. While many of the survey conclusions are predictable (e.g., a substantial majority perceive the war as a grave mistake), this is essential documentation of a generation's perspective. Highly recommended. Richard W. Grefrath, Univ. of Nevada Lib., Reno
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 434 pages
• Publisher: M E Sharpe Inc (November 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873323548
• ISBN-13: 978-0873323543
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,357,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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