Transforming Asian Socialism

Download or read book Transforming Asian Socialism written by Anita Chan and published by Asia/Pacific/Perspectives. This book was released on 1999 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing that an understanding of the similarities and differences among communist countries provides valuable insights into their momentous transformations, this comprehensive volume compares recent changes in China and Vietnam. Exploring the economic, political, and social effects of reform programs, the chapters pair leading Vietnam and China scholars in a genuinely comparative analysis. Finding similarities--and unexpected differences--the authors conclude that Vietnam often has forged its own path rather than following the Chinese model.