The persistence of Cambodian poverty : from the killing fields to today

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The persistence of Cambodian poverty : from the killing fields to today

Harold R. Kerbo

McFarland, c2011

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-220) and index

Summary: "This book includes a short history of Cambodia and covers the systemic nature of Cambodian poverty, the economic success stories of Vietnam and Laos, the corruption in Cambodia, and hopes for its future. Intended for the general reader, this book is particularly relevant to those interested in the broader issue of eliminating world poverty"--Provided by publisher

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Since the tragedies of the "killing fields" and the reign of the Khmer Rouge, the global community has largely ignored the social issues plaguing Cambodia. Though the infamous killings have largely stopped, poverty and corruption are rampant in contemporary Cambodia. This book includes a short history of Cambodia and covers the systemic nature of its poverty, and the contrasting economic success stories of Vietnam and Laos. This book is particularly relevant to those interested in the broader issue of eliminating world poverty.

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Table of Contents Preface      1. Cambodia Today: An Introduction      2. How Did It Get This Way? A Little History      3. Poverty in Cambodia: How Bad Is It?      4. Cambodia’s Poor: The Villages      5. Cambodia Compared with Thailand      6. Cambodia’s Poor: Slum Clearance, Khmer Rouge Style      7. Cambodia Compared with Vietnam and Laos      8. Corruption in Cambodia      9. State Incapacity: Why Nothing Gets Done, and the Poor Stay Poor      10. Cambodia’s Future in the Global Economy      Appendix: Village Locations and Summary of Characteristics      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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