Letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to his letter on 12 November 1967. Duncanson provides updates concerning his recent correspondence with Mr. Gullion, as well as detailing a talk he participated in at the London School of Economics on the subject of Vietnam.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson provides updates concerning the American edition of his book that is currently undergoing production.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson informs May that a set of proofs of his book has been sent to May by air post, which Duncanson suggests be used for academics rather than potential reviewers. Duncanson has also been promised four final printed copies of his book, which he plans to send to four of the most influential people he can think of in the UK to review it. He also asks May if he could provide five names in America who could publicise the book and that there should be promotional events held in both London and New York.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson opens his letter to discuss the developments of his book in America and his current professional situation in regards to the almost certain termination of his London School of Economics Fellowship. Duncanson believes that his prospects for Harvard are not positive and that 'the principal difficulty' for his challenges in gaining employment in the United States is 'the added disqualification of being too sceptical for American 'liberal' traditions. Instead, Duncanson will pursue two alternatives – an academic position at the Australian National University at Canberra and/or the Ford Foundation.
Duncanson Dennis J.Handwritten letter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson expresses his sympathy for Kitty's fall. Duncanson lists potential reviewers for his upcoming book, Government and Revolution in Vietnam and thanks May for proofreading his book.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. In addition to particulars relating to Duncanson's and May's endeavours at cultivating contacts in aid of Duncanson's forthcoming book, Duncanson is happy about the outcome of May's meeting with Fairbank, in particular the prospect of joining the faculty at Harvard.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May around the American edition of Duncanson's book, Government and Revolution in Vietnam. Furthermore, Duncanson discusses issues relating to copyright; and his upcoming visit to America.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May in response to his letters of 02 and 04 November 1967. Despite Professor Fairbank's academic devotion to foreign countries, Duncanson writes that he does not believe that Fairbank is a communist. Duncanson is also appreciative that May is meeting him to discuss his forthcoming publication on Vietnam and remains hopeful of the numerous contacts both and May have made in aid of publicizing his forthcoming book publication.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. Duncanson replies to May's earlier letter concerning Sir Robert Thompson's summation in Newsweek. Duncanson also writes about the possibility of his book being translated into other European languages, such as French, German and Italian.
Duncanson Dennis JLetter from Dennis J. Duncanson to Richard A. May. This includes Duncanson updating May on the issues surrounding the production of the book, grievances regarding May's contact, Andrew Palmer of Oxford University Press: New York, the well-being of Duncanson's father and both Duncanson's and May's Christmas gathering at Ascona, Switzerland.
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