AREA HANDBOOK for NORTH VIETNAM Co-Authors Harvey H. Smith Donald W. Bernier Frederica M. Bunge Frances Chadwick Rintz Rinn-Sup Shinn Research and writing were completed on December 15, 1966 June 1967 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing FOREWORD DS557 A7A64 This volume is one of a series of handbooks pre- Social pared by Foreign Area Studies (FAS) of The Ameri can University, designed to be useful to military and Sciences other personnel who need a convenient compilation of basic facts about the social, economic, political and military institutions and practices of various countries. The emphasis is on objective description of the nation's present society and the kinds of possible or probable change that might be expected in the future. The handbook seeks to present as full and as balanced an integrated exposition as limitations on space and research time permit. It was compiled from information available in openly published material. Extensive bibliographies are provided to permit recourse to other published sources for more detailed information. There has been no attempt to express any specific point of view or to make policy recommendations. The contents of the handbook represent the work of the authors and FAS and do not represent the official view of the United States Government. An effort has been made to make the handbook as comprehensive as possible. It can be expected, however, that the material, interpretations and conclusions are subject to modification in the light of new information and developments. Such corrections, additions and suggestions for factual, interpretive or other change as readers may have will be welcomed for use in future revisions. Comments may be addressed toThe Director Foreign Area Studies The American University 5010 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. 20016 |