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ix, 228 pages, 11 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"The withdrawal of US troops from Southeast Asia in 1973 and the reunification of Vietnam in 1975 did not necessarily mean peace to all American and Vietnamese people. For many, those historical landmarks were only the beginning of another struggle--a search for a missing piece of their lives. In Postwar Journeys, Hang Le-Tormala seeks to understand the transnational peace efforts of American and Vietnamese people since the Vietnam War ended. She defines peace efforts in their broadest sense, ranging from individuals' search for peace of mind to reconciliation and peaceful relations among former antagonists, searching for missing family members or friends, helping people overcome the ordeals resulting from the war, and meeting or working with former opponents for the betterment of their societies"-- Provided by publisher. |
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1. Turbulent Years Of Peace -- Governmental Tensions -- Humanitarian Aid -- Drifting Expatriates -- 2. Derelicts Of War And Their Metamorphoses -- Pathway to the Father's Land -- Old Ordeals in a New Home -- Fulfilling the Amerasian Dream -- 3. Groundwork For Diplomatic Normalization By Ordinary Citizens -- The Long Eve before Normalization -- Warriors' Efforts to End a War -- An Aura of Peace Initiatives on Varied Fronts -- 4. Postnormalization Quest For Peace -- Peace for the DMZ -- Mementos of War, Presents of Peace -- The Arduous Roads Home. |
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United States -- Relations -- Vietnam.
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Vietnam -- Relations -- United States.
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Vietnam -- History -- 1975-
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Vietnam -- Social conditions -- 1975-
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Peace.
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Peace-building, American -- Vietnam.
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Humanitarian assistance, American -- Vietnam.
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Transnationalism -- Social aspects -- Vietnam.
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Humanitarian assistance, American. (OCoLC)fst00963558
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International relations. (OCoLC)fst00977053
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Peace. (OCoLC)fst01055758
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Peace-building, American. (OCoLC)fst01740569
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Social conditions. (OCoLC)fst01919811
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Vietnam. (OCoLC)fst01204778
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Vietnam War (1961-1975) (OCoLC)fst01431664 |
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Since 1975
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Added Title |
American and Vietnamese transnational peace efforts since 1975 |
| ISBN |
9780700631902 hardcover |
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0700631909 hardcover |
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9780700631919 electronic publication |
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