What's Going On : A History of the Vietnam Era, Paperback by Hayes, Michael, ISBN 1634242920, ISBN-13 9781634242929, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

"A half-century ago America was involved in a quagmire thousands of miles away from our shores that split the nation in two. Based upon research and interviews, this book chronicles the history of that tempestuous timeframe. The author's succinct writingstyle makes complex issues readily palatable to the knowledge hungry reader. This is a deeply engrossing work that examines topics as diverse as Woodstock and the Tet Offensive or Jane Fonda and Manhattan's "Hardhats." Relying heavily on oral history theauthor offers a rich portrait of the Vietnam Era. Older readers will appreciate th for its ability to help put a complex period of their lives into proper perspective. Today, few young people understand the deep implications of the Era and the impact that it had on our society. There are lessons to be learned from that time that apply today; in particular the power of organization that could ultimately help to not only end a senseless war but also served as a catalyst for significant cultural changes"--