 | American Wars, American Peace: Notes from a Son of the Empire Subjects: United States -- Politics and government -- 1989–; United States -- Politics and government -- 1945–1989; United States -- Military policy; Imperialism; War and society -- United States; Memory -- Social aspects -- United States; Vietnam War 1961–1975 --; As a writer, Philip D. Beidler has often drawn on his combat experience in Vietnam and his deep engagement with American popular culture. His essays tap these sources in powerful, truth-telling ways. In American Wars, American Peace , another voice emerges, distinct yet also tied to Beidler's wartime memories and his love of literature, film, and music. It is the voice of one of the "baby-boom progeny of the 'Greatest Generation' who at home and abroad became the foot soldiers" not just in Vietnam but in the Peace Corps, the civil rights movement, the women's movement, and beyond. PHILIP D. BEIDLER is a professor of English at the University of Alabama. He has written or edited more than ten books. Beidler served as an armored cavalry platoon leader in Vietnam. |
