The Vietnam debate: a fresh look at the arguments
- Lanham, Md.: University Press of America, 1990
- 311p.
Reviews the United States involvement in the Vietnam war from moral, strategic, legal, humanitarian and foreign policy viewpoints. Explores in particular the myths propounded about the war and its causes; appraises compliance with the laws of war; the development of human rights legislation in the aftermath of Vietnam; the role of the media, illustrated by the TET offensive and "Christmas" bombing; and the anti-war movement.
0819174165 (pbk.)
ETHICS FOREIGN POLICY HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL LAW LAW OF WAR MORALITY UNITED STATES UNITED STATES -- FOREIGN RELATIONS VIETNAM WAR