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During the last two decades, Laos has undergone major transformations due to a massive influx of foreign investment. Improved communications and new forms of mobility have dramatically altered rural life. Changing Lives in Laos brings together contributions from young scholars that look closely at these transitions and the resulting rise of a new social, cultural, and economic order. The essays in this volume draw on original fieldwork and provide fresh analyses of topics such as the structures of power, the politics of territoriality, and new forms of sociability in emerging urban spaces.

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"[T]he parameters of the book make for a fascinating discussion and one that will appear to anyone with an interest in Lao studies. [...] The strength of this book lies in its broad nature and indeed, it is clearly essential reading for anyone seeking a detailed overview of contemporary Laos." — ASEASUK News no. 62

Changing Lives in Laos: Society, Politics, and

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      Publisher: NUS Press
      Publication Date: 30/08/2017
      ISBN13: 9789814722261, 978-9814722261
      ISBN10: 981472226X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      During the last two decades, Laos has undergone major transformations due to a massive influx of foreign investment. Improved communications and new forms of mobility have dramatically altered rural life. Changing Lives in Laos brings together contributions from young scholars that look closely at these transitions and the resulting rise of a new social, cultural, and economic order. The essays in this volume draw on original fieldwork and provide fresh analyses of topics such as the structures of power, the politics of territoriality, and new forms of sociability in emerging urban spaces.

      Trade Review
      "[T]he parameters of the book make for a fascinating discussion and one that will appear to anyone with an interest in Lao studies. [...] The strength of this book lies in its broad nature and indeed, it is clearly essential reading for anyone seeking a detailed overview of contemporary Laos." — ASEASUK News no. 62

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