this reprint of a 1989 original work documents the struggle of US Vietnam War veterans to receive the attention, medical care, and compensations due to them from a government that, in collusion with giant chemical conglomerates, exposed them to toxic Agent Orange contamination and lied, stonewalled, and covered up their actions. The work discusses the history of the legal battles for recognition of the damaging health effects of Agent Orange, and the ways in which veterans of all political stripes have come to grips with this betrayal of their service. This volume includes a new introduction by the author. Wilcox is a professor at Ithaca College, New York and is a well known advocate for veterans affected by chemical warfare. Annotation 2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
