A lyrical novel of love and betrayal in the aftermath of the fall of Saigon from the author of "Monkey Bridge" A singular work of witness, inspiration, and courage, "The Lotus and the Storm "marks the welcome return of Lan Cao s pitch-perfect voice, telling the story only she can tell. Four decades after the war, Vietnam s flavors of clove and cinnamon have been re-created by a close-knit refugee community in a Virginia suburb. But the lives of Minh and Mai, father and daughter, are haunted by ghosts, secrets, and the loss of their country. During the disastrous last days in Saigon,...
A lyrical novel of love and betrayal in the aftermath of the fall of Saigon from the author of "Monkey Bridge" A singular work of witness, inspira...
The growth of international law in the post-World War II era stemmed partly from the belief that universal norms would make life for the entire world's population safer, more equitable, and more conducive to each person's acquisition of basic material needs. Starting in the sixties and seventies, some scholars and activists challenged this assumption and established the school of "cultural relativism," a model that pays deference to local cultural traditions and favors them over international human rights norms. Scholars tried to create and practice a middle-ground approach between...
The growth of international law in the post-World War II era stemmed partly from the belief that universal norms would make life for the entire world'...
