Description
Vietnam has proudly embraced its multiethnic identity, seeking the equality of all ethnic groups in the interests of national unity. Yet, among other things, it appears that the total number of ethnic categories was rather arbitrarily determined initially, and then fiercely defended by influential politicians and academics. Furthermore, the extensive field surveys reveal that ethnic policies are frequently manipulated at the regional and local levels in pursuit of economic interests, and not infrequently, to the detriment of those they were intended to benefit.
Book Information
ISBN 9781920901721
Author Ito Masako
Format Hardback
Page Count 252
Imprint Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
Publisher Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press