Vietnam Contributor(s): Woods, Shelton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1576074161 ISBN-13: 9781576074169 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2002 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - History | Reference - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
Dewey: 959 |
LCCN: 2002009516 |
Series: Global Studies - Asia |
Physical Information: 1.07" H x 6.82" W x 8.84" (1.23 lbs) 302 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Beginning with a lengthy introduction to Vietnam's past, this book traces the historical context that serves as a foundation for the present-day society and culture of this Southeast Asian nation. Intended for nonspecialists and other Asian enthusiasts, this work gives readers a thorough understanding of this diverse, richly storied land. From Vietnam's indigenous dynasties to outside influences including Buddhism, Confucianism, Western imperialism, and the Chinese bureaucracy system, the long path to a Vietnamese identity is traced--one that showcases a people's resilience, creativity, and intense love of freedom. This volume includes translations of numerous primary documents. From the narrative sections on Vietnamese history and society to the A-Z format of significant people and events, Vietnam: A Global Studies Handbook brings Vietnam to life. |