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It's a Living : Work and Life in Vietnam Today

by Gerard Sasges
₱539.55 ₱242.55 55% off
It's a Living : Work and Life in Vietnam Today - Thryft
It's a Living : Work and Life in Vietnam Today - Thryft

A fascinating insight into the world of work in Vietnam today.

This book offers a captivating and intimate glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Vietnam and their relentless drive to create a better future for themselves. Through personal interviews and vivid photographs, you'll be immersed in the energy, struggles, and dreams of individuals from various backgrounds. It's a powerful reminder of the resilience and resilience of the human spirit, as well as a valuable window into the complexities of a rapidly changing society. So, if you're curious about different cultures and the transformative power of work, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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It's a Living : Work and Life in Vietnam Today

by Gerard Sasges
₱539.55 ₱242.55 55% off
ISBN: 9789971696986
Authors: Gerard Sasges
Publisher: NUS Press
Date of Publication: 2013-08-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Business, Personal Development
Related Topics: Business, Social Issues, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 100 readers)

Description

Through 67 interviews and 59 photographs, It’s a Living reveals the energy and struggle of the world of work in Vietnam today. A goldfish peddler installing aquariums, a business school graduate selling shoes on the sidewalk, a college student running an extensive multi-level sales network, and a promotion girl intent on moving into management are just a few of the people profiled.Based on frank and freewheeling interviews conducted by students, the book engages a broad range of Vietnamese, both living in Vietnam and abroad, on their feelings about work, life and getting ahead. By providing a ground-level view of the texture of daily working life in the midst of rapid and unsettling change, the book reveals Vietnam today as a place where ordinary people are leveraging whatever assets they have, not just to survive, but to make a better life for themselves.
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A fascinating insight into the world of work in Vietnam today.

This book offers a captivating and intimate glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Vietnam and their relentless drive to create a better future for themselves. Through personal interviews and vivid photographs, you'll be immersed in the energy, struggles, and dreams of individuals from various backgrounds. It's a powerful reminder of the resilience and resilience of the human spirit, as well as a valuable window into the complexities of a rapidly changing society. So, if you're curious about different cultures and the transformative power of work, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.