Beyond Combat: Women and Gender in the Vietnam War Era
"Heather Stur provides us with a rangy and insightful exploration of how the Vietnam War reconstituted the political culture of gender in ways that were transformational and retrograde, life-affirming and violent, liberating and dehumanizing." - Christian G. Appy, author of Patriots: The Vietnam War Remembered from All Sides"In an insightful examination of everything from the miniskirt to army rifle manuals, Beyond Combat reveals the ways gender and sexuality framed Americans' perceptions and experiences of the Vietnam War. This important work challenges what we think not only of the Vietnam War, but also of war-making and foreign policy more broadly." - Kara Dixon Vuic, author of Officer, Nurse, Woman: The Army Nurse Corps in the Vietnam War"The Vietnam War era remains a fascinating moment in our history.  Historians and veterans continue to explore gaps in experiences and  policies. The book contains an excellent reference list and a  comprehensive list of important archives. I hope that the interviews  Stur conducted will be available to future writers and interested  listeners." -Elizabeth Norman, H-War"An excellent contribution to understanding the Vietnam War.  Highly recommended." -Choice"...contains an excellent reference list and a comprehensive list of important archives. I hope that the interviews Stur conducted will be available to future writers and interested listeners." -Margaret Sankey, H-War