Author Description
An analysis of American protest against the Vietnam War discusses the events, personalities, and ramifications of the movement
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the origins, development, and ultimate impact of the domestic opposition movement against the Vietnam War within the United States. N. L. Zaroulis provides a comprehensive historical account of the anti-war movement, documenting the shift from fringe political activism to a widespread national phenomenon. The author examines the diverse coalitions, student organizations, and public figures who challenged government policy, utilizing a chronological framework to track the evolution of dissent from 1963 through the fall of Saigon in 1975.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed accounts of major anti-war demonstrations and campus protests.
- Profiles of key activists, political figures, and media personalities involved in the movement.
- Analysis of the intersection between the civil rights movement and anti-war sentiment.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on domestic American protest rather than the military strategy or combat operations in Southeast Asia.
- It does not provide an exhaustive analysis of the North Vietnamese perspective or diplomatic negotiations in Paris.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and political researchers often cite this work as a thorough chronicle of the internal American conflict regarding the Vietnam War. Readers frequently note the extensive detail provided regarding the specific personalities and organizations that defined the era's protest culture.
Page Count:
460
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
ISBN-10:
0030056039
ISBN-13:
9780030056031
History
Vietnam War
American History
Southeast Asia
Asia