Vietnam: Rethinking the State

ISBN-13: 9781848133105 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 240 str.

Martin Gainsborough

Opis

"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.

Spis treści

Preface Introduction 1. Communist Party Rule 2. New State Business Interests 3. Corruption 4. Hollowing Out the State 5. Uncertainty as an Instrument of Rule 6. Local Politics 7. Sharing the Spoils 8. Elite Resilience Conclusion Index