Media Narratives and American Violence in Vietnam

This chapter examines the American public's perception of violence during the Vietnam War, highlighting how mainstream media's biased representations shaped narratives around the conflict. It critiques the portrayal of U.S. military actions and the complexity of local resistance, drawing parallels to contemporary conflicts while emphasizing the cyclical violence and suppression of dissenting voices. The discussion also connects U.S. foreign policy strategies in Cambodia and Laos with the broader implications of media narratives in justifying imperialism.