Rethinking Camelot: JFK, the Vietnam War, and U.S. Political CultureExplores JFK’s role in US invasion of Vietnam and a reflects on the political culture that encouraged the Cold War. |
Contents
Contours and Context | 1 |
1 From Terror to Aggression | 49 |
2 Interpretations | 131 |
Notes | 185 |
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About the Author | 210 |
Other editions - View all
Rethinking Camelot: JFK, the Vietnam War, and U.S. Political Culture Noam Chomsky Limited preview - 1993 |
Rethinking Camelot: JFK, the Vietnam War, and U.S. Political Culture Noam Chomsky Limited preview - 2015 |
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