Introduction, by R. J. Lifton -- America in Vietnam: the circle of deception, by R. J. Lifton -- Vietnam war stories, by M. Polner -- Hawks, doves, and the press, by N. W. Polsby -- Vietnam and American elections, by R. A. Brody -- The President, the polls, and Vietnam, by S. M. Lipset -- American aid is damaging Thai society, by L. M. Hanks -- Mao and the death of the revolution, by R. J. Lifton -- The Red Guard, by A. W. Gouldner and I. L. Horowitz.