Rice Paddies and Temple Yards: Traditional Music of Vietnam By Phong Nguyen and Patricia Shehan Campbell

"A unique resource, a music CD and text book, to make Vietnamese folk music accessible, in a classroom or group teaching setting. Phong Nguyen is a National Heritage fellow with extensive background in traditional Vietnamese music, as a scholar and performer, in the United States and formerly in Vietnam....

Vietnam, Now by David Lamb

"Those who are interested in Vietnamese society, and the impact of the past, will find this book to be a treasure trove... Lamb's expertise as a seasoned reporter shines through in this book. Each chapter delves into a facet of present day Vietnamese life, complete with interviews, descriptions,...

Vietnam Today, A Guide To A Nation At A Crossroads by Mark A. Ashwill and Thai Ngoc Diep

"A unique guide to Vietnamese life and history for anyone who is interested in succeeding in a business or endeavor in modern Vietnam. If you are willing to spend a little time understanding the cultural influences on personal and business interactions in Vietnam, this book will be very helpful in your...

Culture and Customs of Vietnam by Mark W. McLeod, Nguyen Thi Dieu

"Written by a husband and wife team, with years of experience in Vietnam and its culture, this well developed text provides a detailed look at most of the major areas of Vietnamese culture and customs. Topic areas covered include Vietnamese history, cultural impacts of war and occupation, religion, literature,...