Vietnam
Subtitle: rethinking the state
By: Martin Gainsborough
Publisher: Zed; Silkworm Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York; Chiang Mai, Thailand
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781848135659; 9781848133105; 9781848133112
Subjects: Politics and government
Description: An up-to-date look at the politics of Vietnam as it seeks to make the transition from war-torn economic backwater to a dynamic and modern society. The book argues for a move away from the idea of 'reform', arguing for a deeper understanding of the concept and questioning of the idea of state-retreat.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.