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- catalog abstract ""Most studies of Vietnam fail to fully explain the war because they focus only on American issues, ignoring the complex domestic South Vietnamese political situation. In The Lotus Unleashed, Robert J. Topmiller examines the Buddhist objections to the war that ultimately led to the Buddhist Crisis of 1966. In one of the first in-depth discussions of an indigenous South Vietnamese peace movement, Topmiller explores the Buddhist-led agitation aimed at installing a civilian government through free elections as part of a larger effort to end the fighting in South Vietnam." "The 1966 Buddhist crisis typified America's frustration over its inability to influence events in South Vietnam and underscored South Vietnamese ambiguity over the American crusade to defend them from their countrymen. At the same time, the Buddhist rebellion played a significant role in raising U.S. doubts about its involvement in Vietnam, triggering a decline in public support for the war." "Based on Topmiller's extensive research and interviews with many of the participants, The Lotus Unleashed highlights the intense importance of Buddhist efforts, making clear the impact of Vietnamese internal politics on U.S. decision making and the missed opportunities for peace caused by Washington's indifference toward South Vietnamese opinions on the war."--Jacket.".
- catalog alternative "Project Muse UPCC books net".
- catalog contributor b12718454.
- catalog coverage "Vietnam (Republic) Politics and government.".
- catalog created "c2002.".
- catalog date "2002".
- catalog date "c2002.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2002.".
- catalog description ""Most studies of Vietnam fail to fully explain the war because they focus only on American issues, ignoring the complex domestic South Vietnamese political situation. In The Lotus Unleashed, Robert J. Topmiller examines the Buddhist objections to the war that ultimately led to the Buddhist Crisis of 1966. In one of the first in-depth discussions of an indigenous South Vietnamese peace movement, Topmiller explores the Buddhist-led agitation aimed at installing a civilian government through free elections as part of a larger effort to end the fighting in South Vietnam."".
- catalog description ""The 1966 Buddhist crisis typified America's frustration over its inability to influence events in South Vietnam and underscored South Vietnamese ambiguity over the American crusade to defend them from their countrymen. At the same time, the Buddhist rebellion played a significant role in raising U.S. doubts about its involvement in Vietnam, triggering a decline in public support for the war." "Based on Topmiller's extensive research and interviews with many of the participants, The Lotus Unleashed highlights the intense importance of Buddhist efforts, making clear the impact of Vietnamese internal politics on U.S. decision making and the missed opportunities for peace caused by Washington's indifference toward South Vietnamese opinions on the war."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-201) and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction: Vietnamese Buddhism as a Political Force, 1963-1965 -- Origins of the Buddhist Crisis of 1966 -- Conservative Backlash -- Confrontation in Danang: U.S. Marines and the Buddhist Struggle Movement -- American Reassessment of Its Role in South Vietnam -- Resolution -- Conclusion: The Movement Defeated?".
- catalog extent "xii, 214 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Lotus unleashed.".
- catalog identifier "0813122600 (cloth : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Lotus unleashed.".
- catalog issued "2002".
- catalog issued "c2002.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Lexington, KY : University Press of Kentucky,".
- catalog relation "Lotus unleashed.".
- catalog spatial "United States.".
- catalog spatial "Vietnam (Republic) Politics and government.".
- catalog spatial "Vietnam (Republic)".
- catalog subject "959.704/31 21".
- catalog subject "Buddhism and politics Vietnam (Republic)".
- catalog subject "DS557.62 .T66 2002".
- catalog subject "Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Protest movements Vietnam (Republic)".
- catalog subject "Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Religious aspects Buddhism.".
- catalog subject "Vietnam War, 1961-1975 United States.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: Vietnamese Buddhism as a Political Force, 1963-1965 -- Origins of the Buddhist Crisis of 1966 -- Conservative Backlash -- Confrontation in Danang: U.S. Marines and the Buddhist Struggle Movement -- American Reassessment of Its Role in South Vietnam -- Resolution -- Conclusion: The Movement Defeated?".
- catalog title "The lotus unleashed : the Buddhist peace movement in South Vietnam, 1964-1966 / Robert J. Topmiller.".
- catalog type "text".