Reading Vietnam Amid the War on Terror (American Literature Readings in the 21st Century)
Ty Hawkins
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Description for Reading Vietnam Amid the War on Terror (American Literature Readings in the 21st Century)
Hardcover. Argues that the examination of contemporary American war narratives can lead to newfound understandings of American literature, American history, and American national purpose. To prove such a contention, the book blends literary, rhetorical, and cultural methods of analysis. Series: American Literature Readings in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSBH; HBWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
Argues that the examination of contemporary American war narratives can lead to newfound understandings of American literature, American history, and American national purpose. To prove such a contention, the book blends literary, rhetorical, and cultural methods of analysis.
Argues that the examination of contemporary American war narratives can lead to newfound understandings of American literature, American history, and American national purpose. To prove such a contention, the book blends literary, rhetorical, and cultural methods of analysis.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
American Literature Readings in the 21st Century
Number of Pages
214
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230340022
SKU
V9780230340022
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99-15
About Ty Hawkins
TY HAWKINS Assistant professor of English at Walsh University of Ohio, USA.
Reviews for Reading Vietnam Amid the War on Terror (American Literature Readings in the 21st Century)
'The inclusion in this 'Vietnam' book of America's post 9/11 conflicts sharply contemporizes Hawkins' vital insights, not only making Vietnam still relevant, but teaching us the commonality of all war. Hawkins has powerfully documented the loss of innocence that must accompany any sentient soldier's combat encounters and aftermath. A haunting read.' - Donald Anderson, editor of War, Literature & the ... Read more