The definitive photo-reportage work on the Vietnam War. A book years ahead of its time, with echoes of current conflicts (the title says it all), a theme recognised by Noam Chomsky, who writes the forward to this reprinted classic.

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Product Description

First published in 1971, "Vietnam Inc." was crucial in changing public attitudes in the United States, turning the tide of opinion, and ultimately putting an end to the Vietnam War. Philip Jones Griffiths' classic account of the war was the outcome of three years reporting, and is one of the most detailed surveys of any conflict. Showing us the true horrors of the war as well as a study of Vietnamese folk life, the author creates a compelling argument against the de-humanizing power of technology, and highlights the arrogance and hypocrisy of American imperialistic attitudes. Rare and highly sought-after, the book has become one of the enduring classics of photojournalism. This new edition is a careful recreation of the original, with Philip Jones Griffiths' personal layouts and commentaries, and includes a foreword by Noam Chomsky, who was profoundly affected by the book when it was originally published and now pays tribute to its power and importance in the new edition.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #228034 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
'Few photo books can claim the social and historic importance of Vietnan Inc.' (Bookforum) 'The greatest description of war since Goya", raved Henri Cartier-Bresson... Thirty years on, Vietnam Inc. is still a classic... essential to anyone interested in Vietnam's history, America, photography or war.' (Far Eastern Economic Review)

About the Author
Highly influential, master photojournalist, Philip Jones Griffiths (b. 1936) is also a writer and film-maker. His photographs have appeared in every major magazine in the world and his assignments have led him to all five continents. He became a member of Magnum in 1971 Noam Chomsky is one of America's most prominent linguists and political critics. A renowned professor of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he has written over 30 political books