Vietnam: Rethinking the State

By Martin Gainsborough

Book Overview

"Vietnam: Rethinking the State" offers an exciting and up-to-date look at the politics of this fascinating country 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 commonly associated idea of "reform," arguing for a deeper understanding of the concept and questioning the idea of state-retreat. The result is a path-breaking book which gets beneath the surface of Vietnam's politics in a way which few outsiders otherwise could.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848133103
• ISBN13: 9781848133105
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.3"