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Scorched earth : legacies of chemical warfare in Vietnam / Fred A. Wilcox ; photographs by Brendan B. Wilcox.
"Scorched Earth is the first book to chronicle the effects of chemical warfare on the Vietnamese people and their environment, where, even today, more than 3 million people--including 500,000 children--are sick and dying from birth defects, cancer, and other illnesses that can be directly traced to Agent Orange/dioxin exposure."--Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781609801380 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: vi, 228 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Edition: A Seven Stories Press 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Seven Stories Press, c2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-215) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Ecocide -- Transformations -- Promises -- Sprayed and betrayed -- A lucky man -- Generations -- Jurisprudence -- The last family -- The realm -- Free fire zone -- Chemical children -- Evidence room -- Letters don't lie. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Valley Community College Library | 615.9513709597 (Text) | 32220001020532 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Scorched Earth is the first book to chronicle the effects of chemical warfare on the Vietnamese people and their environment, where, even today, more than 3 million people--including 500,000 children--are sick and dying from birth defects, cancer, and other illnesses that can be directly traced to Agent Orange/dioxin exposure."--Publisher's description.
