Critical Dialogues in Southeast Asian Studies Series

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• Imagined Ancestries of Vietnamese Communism

  Ton Duc Thang and the Politics of History and Memory

  • Christoph Giebel

  • 280 pages
  • 10 hours of reading

  Focusing on Ton Duc Thang, a key figure in Vietnamese communism, this work transcends traditional biography by offering a comprehensive re-evaluation of the Vietnamese Communist Party's official history. It provides a critical analysis of Vietnamese historiography, exploring both real and imagined narratives surrounding Thang's life and contributions. The study delves into the complexities of revolutionary activism and the shaping of historical memory in Vietnam, presenting insights that have not been previously explored in such depth.

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• Gathering Leaves & Lifting Words

  Histories of Buddhist Monastic Education in Laos and Thailand

  • Justin Thomas Mcdaniel

  • 384 pages
  • 14 hours of reading

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  The author, an associate professor of religious studies at the University of California, Riverside, brings academic expertise to the exploration of religious themes. His work delves into the complexities of belief systems, cultural practices, and their implications in contemporary society. Through a scholarly lens, he examines how religion shapes human experience and interactions, providing readers with a thought-provoking perspective on the role of faith in various contexts.

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