Vietnam (Lucent Overview Series) [Illustrated] [Library Binding]

Harry Nickelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1989 | Series: Lucent Overview Series

An account of the Vietnamese Conflict and its aftermath, with information on its origins and on how the war affected American foreign policy and attitudes even today.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-12-- Bloyd's book gives an overview of several (there are 531) endangered species, and is an excellent choice for collections requiring more information on this perennial research topic. Dealing with Death is a factual look at the ways in which death is perceived and adjusted to in our society rather than a counseling book that deals with the death of a loved one. Although the book has a largely Judeo-Christian approach, basic Hindu and Muslim practices are given a few paragraphs. It's a satisfactory entry for collections needing coverage on this subject. Vietnam covers the period in that country's history beginning with its French Indochinese status in the 1950s and ending with its present prognosis for peace, as yet undecided, only hinting at the current Cambodian/Khmer Rouge connection. As our country continues its hindsighted reevaluation of our dealings in Southeast Asia, Nickelson takes the currently popular view that it was a tragic involvement all around. Many of the now-classic photographs from that period add to the book's appeal. Homeless Children should be required reading for all young people. O'Connor puts to rest the smug argument of the why-don't-they-just-get-a-job contingent, and focuses on the causes for the varieties of homeless living as well as the traps inherent in our economic structure that allow it to persist. Sensitive, thoughtful language; photographs; and substance create a factual work loaded with emotion. The thrust of the book is toward the urban homeless, with little attention to rural and migrant families. A list of organizations and newsletters through which young people can become involved in helping the homeless concludes this highly recommended book. The books have adequate indexes and bibliographies and black-and-white photographs. Four excellent presentations, all of which have simple declarative sentences in logical constructions. --Catherine vanSonnenberg, San Diego Public Library, CA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; illustrated edition edition (August 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560061103
• ISBN-13: 978-1560061106
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,782,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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