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OverviewLaos is the country in Southeast Asia about which least is known. This book is a rich exploration of the country's political, social and cultural history and geo-political development from its creation to the present day. Unlike other studies of the country, this book focuses on the country's urban development (particularly the capital Vientiane) and also addresses other important issues such as the economy and identity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marc Askew (Victoria University, Australia) , Colin Long (Deakin University, Australia) , William Logan (Deakin University, Australia)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.690kg ISBN: 9780415331418ISBN 10: 0415331412 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 05 December 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword 1. Vientiane, Capital on the Margins: Urbanism, History and Lao Identity 2. Urbanism and the Lao World of the Mekong Valley 3. From Glory to Ruins 4. Land of the Lotus-Eaters: Vientiane under the French 5. Arena of the Cold War 6. The Pathet Lao Capital 7. Reshaping Vientiane in a Global age Notes BibliographyReviews<p>'This is a wonderful book.[..] For many reasons, this book should become a mainstay among writings of scholars of mainland south-east Asian society and history.[..] The detail and clarity this book brings to the account make it well worth consideration by anyone who is interested in theories of urbanism and urbanisation.[..] As a superb account of a small, out-of-the-way city in a small, out-of-the-way nation, one hopes that this book will not be destined to marginality and obscurity by the very processes it critiques.' - Urban Studies, July 2008<p>'This is a fascinating and well-documented book on a unique place....a worthwhile investment for anyone interested not only in Vientiane, but also in urbanism and history in Southeast Asia' - Dietrich Schmidt-Vogt, ASEAN, 2008<p>'The detail and clarity this book brings to the account make it well worth consideration by anyone who is interested in theories of urbanism and urbanisation. As a superb account of a small, out-of-the-way city in Author InformationVictoria University, Australia Deakin University, Australia Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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