This text examines the Pacific War, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, from the perspective of those who fought the wars and lived through them. The relationship between history and memory informs the book, and each war is relocated in the historical and cultural experiences of Asian countries.

William L. Parish

Acknowledgments, 1. Introduction: Historical Background and Current Issues, PART ONE Planning and Administrative Strategies, PART TWO Changing Incentive Systems, PART THREE New Patterns of Equality and Inequality, Index, About the Authors