Beattie, K. (1998). The scar that binds: American culture and the Vietnam War. New York: New York University Press.
Daum, A. W., Gardner, L. C., & Mausbach, W. (2003). America, the Vietnam War, and the world: Comparative and international perspectives. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Hagopian, P. (2009). The Vietnam War in American memory: Veterans, memorials, and the politics of healing. Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press.
Hagopian, in his book, records the history of how the veterans and those who were seriously involved in the war, were affected. He recounts the ordeals that the veterans went through, and some of his assertions are direct interviews with the veterans. The veterans restate how they went through the ordeal, the harsh conditions they were subjected to, and the inhuman characters and governments, who handled them. According to them, it took long for them to heal because some were permanently affected physically. Today, many families in America still feel the same effects, especially having family members, who felt the effects of the nuclear bombs. Despite the events, the author feels that the process was important for the American nation. This is because it marked a new beginning and changed the way politics was handled. Today’s culture in America is pegged on the Vietnam war, and the reason the African-Americans are being felt more than ever is because of the war. This is the reason this book is of significance in my study.
Hall, M. K. (2009). Vietnam War era: People and perspectives. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC- CLIO.
Hall is a historian and political writer. He has written several books on the history of America and he is known for his prowess in handling matters of a political nature. In this book, he dwells in the era of Vietnam war, how people preserved it and the result. This is a history book and is found in most libraries. Hall states that the Vietnam era gave rise to many social and political changes in America. The interaction, and the perception of the blacks and whites changed. School systems were revolutionized. The constitution was amended to reflect the rights of all citizens and the political system started to be sensitive to the needs of all the citizens. The Vietnam era, according to the author, is full of misconceptions. Many think that the American government used its powers to initial the use of nuclear to destroy Vietnam. Others strongly hold that this was necessary so as to end the war. The controversial aspect, however, is that the veterans of the war suffered greatly. Consequently the culture in America was revolutionized. This is the reason the book is important for my study.
