Christina Schwenkel analyzes the collaboration between East German and Vietnamese architects and urban planners as they attempted to transform the bombed-out industrial city of Vinh into a model socialist city.
Transnational Remembrance and Representation
The book delves into the remembrance and commemoration of the "American War" in contemporary Vietnam, examining both official narratives and personal experiences. Schwenkel focuses on visual representations in monuments and the lives of martyrs, highlighting how these elements shape collective memory and identity. Through her analysis, she reveals the complexities of historical interpretation and the ongoing impact of the war on Vietnamese society today.