Full Description
First published in 1971, Philip Jones Griffiths' account of the Vietnamese War was the outcome of three years' reporting and is a detailed survey of the conflict. Showing us the true horrors of the war as well as offering a study of Vietnamese folk life, the author argues against the de-humanizing power of technology and highlights the arrogance and hypocrisy of American imperialistic attitudes. This new edition is a recreation of the original with Philip Jones Griffiths' personal layouts and commentaries. There is a foreword by Noam Chomsky, who was profoundly affected by the book when it was originally published.
Contents
Foreword by Noam Chomsky * Introduction * The Vietnamese Village * "Why We're There" * The Communication Gap * "Search and Destroy" * Song Tra Epilogue * "Relocation" * "Our Vietnamese Friends" * The Battle for the Cities * "Pacification"