Connected and Disconnected in Viet Nam: Remaking Social Relations in a Post-socialist Nation

by Philip Taylor

Vietnam's shift to a market-based society has brought about profound realignments in its people's relations with each other. As the nation continues its retreat from the legacies of war and socialism, significant social rifts have emerged that divide citizens by class, region and ethnicity. By drawing on social connections as a traditional resource, Vietnamese are able to accumulate wealth, overcome marginalisation and achieve social mobility. However,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1925022927
• ISBN13: 9781925022926
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Anu Press
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"