For many Americans in the early 1960s, Vietnam was a far-away place of which they had little knowledge. Soon, thousands of young American men and women would find themselves on the other side of the globe, fighting and, in many cases, living side by side with the Vietnamese. To lessen the culture shock, the US Department of Defense prepared a publication along the lines of the instructions for servicemen issued in the Second World War. This rather unassuming Pocket Guide was designed to instil in the soldier an ...
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For many Americans in the early 1960s, Vietnam was a far-away place of which they had little knowledge. Soon, thousands of young American men and women would find themselves on the other side of the globe, fighting and, in many cases, living side by side with the Vietnamese. To lessen the culture shock, the US Department of Defense prepared a publication along the lines of the instructions for servicemen issued in the Second World War. This rather unassuming Pocket Guide was designed to instil in the soldier an understanding of and respect for the Vietnamese, so as to gain their support. In less than 8,000 words, the author of the Pocket Guide creates a highly sympathetic account of Vietnam's history, culture, politics, infrastructure, geography, and people. The author stresses shared values common to both the United States and Vietnam. Viewed from the intervening distance of four decades, this is a fascinating comment on the political aspirations of a former age. It remains a compelling introduction to the enduring qualities of Vietnamese culture.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
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New. Written to educate American soldiers on Vietnam's history, culture, politics, infrastructure, geography, and people, this is an eloquent and compelling document of a seminal decade, the legacy of which continues to resonate. As relevant today as when it was first written. Adopts similar format to the bestselling 'Instructions' series. Num Pages: 112 pages, 38 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 110 x 15. Weight in Grams: 134. 2011. hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. 4 x 0.6 x 6 inches. pp. 88. New. Pristine, unmarked. Reprint of the 1966 revised edition as issued to thousands of US personnel serving in Vietnam. (Original printing was a paperback with color illustrations. Images in this reproduction are all in black-and-white). // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. (vietnam, travel guide, culture) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
Add this copy of A Pocket Guide to Vietnam, 1962 to cart. $51.79, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Bodleian Library, University o.
