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Journal of Asian Studies . Aug93, Vol. 52 Issue 3, p777. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- Reviews the book `Tragic Mountains: The Hmong, the Americans, and the Secret Wars for Laos, 1942-1992,' by Jane Hamilton-Merritt. Final months World War II; United States Central Intelligence Agency 's recruitment of the Hmong as an anticommunist force in northern Laos; American bombing campaign in Laos; Pathet Lao regime's response to Hmong resistance; Author's advocacy for the Hmongs; Portrayal of Vang Pao as a hero of the Laotian tragedy.
- Subjects :
- *HMONG (Asian people)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219118
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Asian Studies
- Publication Type :
- Review
- Accession number :
- 9312080264