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Vietnam And Other American Fantasies (Culture, Politics, And The Cold War)
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There Is Now Fairly Widespread Acknowledgment That The Vietnam War Shattered Many Of The Traditional Narratives Central To Formerly Prevailing Vision Of The United States And Its History. Some People Regret This And Seek To Restore Old Narratives That They Consider Essential To A Unifying National Identity, But Their Mighty Efforts Are Unlikely To Put Humpty Dumpty Together Again. Others See This Shattering As A Liberation From Dangerous Illusions, A Wakeup Call That Forced Millions Of Americans Toward More Truthful And Beneficial Narratives About American History And Culture. There Is A Third View, One That Has Gained Considerable Influence In Intellectual Circles, That Sees Any Master Narrative Or MetanarrativeOr, For That Matter, Any Coherently Structured Narrativeas A Socially Constructed Fantasy That Radically Falsifies The Fragmentary, Conflicted, And Decentered Character Of Social Experience. Although In This Book The Author Does Not Engage In Overt Arguments About Narrative Theory, He Does Operate From A Theoretical Position That Highly Values Narratives, Especially Coherently Structures Narrativesincluding Some Forms Of Fantasyas Crucial To Comprehending, Within Our Human Limits, Human Reality.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Vietnam and Other American Fantasies'? A: The main theme revolves around the impact of the Vietnam War on traditional narratives of American history, exploring how it shattered previous beliefs and led to a reevaluation of American identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Vietnam and Other American Fantasies' is H. Bruce Franklin.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on October 25, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields such as American history, cultural studies, and political science.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is a new edition of 'Vietnam and Other American Fantasies'.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the deconstruction of master narratives, the impact of the Vietnam War on American culture, and the exploration of alternative narratives in understanding history.
- Q: Is the book considered to be in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of United States history.