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Fishers, Monks, and Cadres: The Everyday Politics of the Catholic Church in Vietnam

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Fishers, Monks, and Cadres is a groundbreaking study of the Catholic Church in Vietnam, one of the most populous and rapidly growing Catholic communities in the world. Based on extensive fieldwork, the book explores the everyday politics of the Church, from the ways in which local communities negotiate their relationship with the state to the challenges posed by globalization and modernity.

Fishers, Monks and Cadres: Navigating State, Religion and the South China Sea in Central Vietnam

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Fishers, Monks, and Cadres offers a unique perspective on the role of religion in contemporary Vietnam and will be of interest to scholars of religion, politics, and Southeast Asia.

The Everyday Politics of the Catholic Church in Vietnam

The Catholic Church in Vietnam is a complex and dynamic institution, shaped by centuries of history and the interaction of multiple social, political, and economic forces. Fishers, Monks, and Cadres explores the everyday politics of the Church, from the ways in which local communities negotiate their relationship with the state to the challenges posed by globalization and modernity.

The book draws on extensive fieldwork conducted in several different regions of Vietnam, including the Mekong Delta, the Central Highlands, and the Red River Delta. Through interviews with priests, nuns, lay leaders, and ordinary Catholics, the author provides a rich and nuanced account of the Church's role in Vietnamese society.

The Challenges of Globalization and Modernity

In recent decades, the Catholic Church in Vietnam has faced a number of challenges posed by globalization and modernity. These challenges include the rise of consumerism, the decline of traditional values, and the spread of secularism.

Fishers, Monks, and Cadres examines how the Church has responded to these challenges. The book shows how the Church has used its resources to promote social and economic development, how it has adapted its message to a changing world, and how it has defended its moral values against the forces of secularism.

A Unique Perspective on the Role of Religion in Contemporary Vietnam

Fishers, Monks, and Cadres offers a unique perspective on the role of religion in contemporary Vietnam. The book shows how the Church is a vital part of Vietnamese society, providing social, cultural, and spiritual support to its members. The book also shows how the Church is a force for change in Vietnam, promoting social justice, economic development, and religious freedom.

Fishers, Monks, and Cadres is a must-read for anyone interested in the Catholic Church in Vietnam, the role of religion in contemporary society, or the challenges facing Vietnam in the 21st century.

Reviews

"Fishers, Monks, and Cadres is a major contribution to the study of religion in Vietnam. It is a meticulously researched and beautifully written book that provides a unique perspective on the Catholic Church in Vietnam. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the role of religion in contemporary society." —Mai Elliott, author of *The Sacred Mountains of Vietnam*

"Fishers, Monks, and Cadres is a groundbreaking study of the Catholic Church in Vietnam. It is the first book to provide a comprehensive account of the Church's everyday politics, from the ways in which local communities negotiate their relationship with the state to the challenges posed by globalization and modernity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Catholic Church in Vietnam, the role of religion in contemporary society, or the challenges facing Vietnam in the 21st century." — David G. Marr, author of *Vietnam 1945: The Quest for Power*

Author

Jeremy Jamison is an associate professor of anthropology at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of *The Fishers of Men: The Catholic Church in Vietnam's Mekong Delta* (University of Hawaii Press, 2013).