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Vietnam as if : tales of youth, love and destiny /

Vietnam as if ... follows five young people who have moved from the countryside to the city. Their dramatic everyday lives illuminate some of the most pressing issues in Vietnam today: 'The Sticky Rice Seller' explores gender roles; 'The Ball Boy' is all about the struggles of se...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Huynh, Kim, 1977-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Acton, A.C.T. : ANU Press, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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