History and memory in Vietnam today: The Journal Xua & Nay

Authors
Marr, DG
Citation
Dg. Marr, History and memory in Vietnam today: The Journal Xua & Nay, J SE ASIA S, 31(1), 2000, pp. 1
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Politucal Science & public Administration
Journal title
JOURNAL OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
ISSN journal
00224634 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-4634(200003)31:1<1:HAMIVT>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Amidst rapid socio-economic change, many Vietnamese are anxious to preserve some memories and traditions against the ravages of time. This essay exami nes Tap Chi Xua & Nay (Past and Present Journal), a popular publication of the Vietnam History Association, to demonstrate how history is being recrea ted and memory redefined even as the editors claim to uphold timeless patri otic verities.