FitzGerald's polemic analysis argues that contemporary texts reflect current social quarrels, frequently distorting history into propaganda

Examines four communities that share certain elements that are uniquely American--a retirement village in Florida, Jerry Fallwell's church in Virginia and the Rajneesheee community in Oregon

A new edition of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning portrait of Vietnam seeks to inform readers on its cultural traditions, political and religious conflicts, and historical events as experienced by its citizens, what the author believes to be American missteps that contributed to current Vietnamese-American relations. Reprint. 12,000 first printing.

Combines poignant photography with the writings of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author to create a portrait of contemporary Vietnam healed from the war and replete with lush landscapes, customs, villages, traditions, and cities. 15,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

An examination of the presidency of Ronald Reagan explores, among other things, his 'Star Wars' program, showing how Reagan used his acting skills and public image to drive a program derided by scientists. (view table of contents)

An examination of the presidency of Ronald Reagan explores his 'Star Wars' program, showing how Reagan used his acting skills and public image to drive a program derided by scientists. (view table of contents)