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The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Graphic History Series),Used
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The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam tells the darkly humorous story of the French colonial state's failed efforts to impose its vision of modernity upon the colonial city of Hanoi, Vietnam.Part of the Graphic Histories series, this book offers a case study in the history of imperialism, highlighting the racialized economic inequalities of empire, colonization as a form of modernization, and industrial capitalism's creation of a radical power differential between 'the West and the rest.' On a deeper level, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt examines the contradictions unique to the French Third Republic's colonial 'civilizing mission,' the development of Vietnamese resistance to French rule, and the history of disease. Featuring fortynine primary sourcesmany available in English for the first timeand three fullcolor maps, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt illustrates the ironic and tragic ways in which modernization projects can have unintended consequences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt' about? A: 'The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt' explores the French colonial state's attempts to modernize Hanoi, Vietnam, while highlighting the contradictions of imperialism, economic inequalities, and the resulting Vietnamese resistance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael G. Vann.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt' published? A: This book was published on June 1, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it includes forty-nine primary sources and three full-color maps, making it a valuable resource for academic study of imperialism and colonial history.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: 'The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt' is part of the Graphic Histories series.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes such as imperialism, modernization, economic inequalities, and the impact of disease in colonial Vietnam.
- Q: Are there illustrations or maps in the book? A: Yes, the book features three full-color maps and illustrations that enhance the narrative.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.