RAND in Southeast Asia : a history of the Vietnam War era

RAND in Southeast Asia a history of the Vietnam War era

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This volume chronicles RAND's involvement in researching insurgency and counterinsurgency in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand during the Vietnam War era and assesses the effect that this research had on U.S. officials and policies. Elliott draws on interviews with former RAND staff and the many stud...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Elliott, Duong Van Mai, 1941- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND 2010.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
Rand Corporation > Influence.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Research > United States > History.
Counterinsurgency > Research > United States > History > 20th century.
Military planning > United States > History > 20th century.
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Sumario:This volume chronicles RAND's involvement in researching insurgency and counterinsurgency in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand during the Vietnam War era and assesses the effect that this research had on U.S. officials and policies. Elliott draws on interviews with former RAND staff and the many studies that RAND produced on these topics to provide a narrative that captures the tenor of the times and conveys the attitudes and thinking of those involved.
Notas:"RAND Investment in People and Ideas."
"CP-564-RC"--P. [4] of cover.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (695 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 627-652) and index.
ISBN:9780833049155

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