9781566636476: At the Water's Edge: American Politics and the Vietnam War (American Ways Series)
Review: Small does a first-rate job.--Brush, Peter "Vietnam " Melvin Small explores an often overlooked aspect of the Vietnam War by focusing on the role played by domestic politics. This concise, balanced account reveals how partisan considerations influenced the policies of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon in regard to Vietnam. The result is a welcome addition to the Vietnam literature.--Robert A. Divine, Littlefield Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin Small does an excellent job of focusing on domestic political considerations. Recommended for all public and academic lib...