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This book is a collection of some of Sidel's earlier articles updated to reflect the most recent developments around the rule of law in Vietnam. This book is not merely a recitation of laws and problems with law enforcement, but rather highlights the trends in Vietnamese views on law. He traces the debate over constitutionalism in great detail, referencing the key Communist Party members, conferences, and newspaper articles. His example of the debate over the constitutionality of banning motorcycle alone is fascinating as it combines law with a real understanding of social attitudes in Vietnam. Highly recommended for understanding the state of rule of law in Vietnam
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This page intentionally left blank LAW AND SOCIETY IN VIETNAM A unique analysis of the struggle to build a rule of law in one of the world’s most dynamic and vibrant nations – a socialist state that is seeking to build a market economy while struggling to pursue an ethos of social equality and opportunity. It addresses constitutional change, the assertion of constitutional claims by citizens, the formation of a strong civil society and non-profit sector, the emergence of economic law and the battles over who is benefited by the new economic regulation, labor law and the protection of migrant and export labor, the rise of lawyers and public interest law, and other key topics. Alongside other countries, comparisons are made to parallel developments in another transforming socialist state, the People’s Republic of China. is Professor of Law, Faculty Fellow, and Lauridsen Family Fellow at the University of Iowa. He has also served as Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. MARK SIDEL CAMBRIDGE STUDIES IN LAW AND SOCIETY Cambridge Studies in Law and Society aims to publish the best scholarly work on legal discourse and practice in its social and institutiona