Contents:- Heike Loeschmann: Foreword...Ch 1, Intro: Joerg Wischermann: "Societal and Political Change in Vietnam. An Instructive Example for Myanmar/Burma? Introductory and Conceptual Reflections"...Gerhard Will: "Political and Societal Change in Myanmar/Burma and Vietnam. Old Limitations and New Chances for Civic Organizations"...Adam Fforde: "Economic Process and Its Role in Conservative Transition: Reflections on Vietnamese Experience and Implications for Myanmar/Burma".....Chapter 2: Societal and Political Change in Vietnam and Myanmar/Burma: The Pluralism of Societal Practices at Commune Level...David Koh: "Politics at the Ward Level in Ha Npi"...Khin Zaw Win: "Transition in a Time of Siege: The Pluralism of Societal and Political Practices at Ward/Village Level in Myanmar/Burma".....Chapter 3: Patterns of Societal and Political Change in Vietnam and Myanmar/Burma: The Diversification of Socio-Political Practices at Ward/Commune Level...Nguyen Quang Vinh: "Civic Organizations in Ho Chi Minh City: Their Activities and Aims, Room to Manoeuvre, Relationship with Governmental Organizations at Local Level"...Mai Ni Ni Aung: "Creating Space in Myanmar/Burma. Preserving the Traditions of Ethnic Minority Groups: A Catalyst for Community Building"...Jasmin Lorch: "Do Civil Society Actors Have Any Room for Manoeuvre in Myanmar/Burma? Locating Gaps in the Authoritarian System".....Chapter 4: "Building Pluralism and Institutions: Towards a Change in Governance and Governance Culture(s)?"...Thaveeporn Vasavakul: "Public Administration Reform and Practices of Co-Governance: Towards a Change in Governance and Governance Cultures in Vietnam"...Alex Mutebi: "Changing Governance and Governance Culture in Myanmar/Burma: Some Thoughts".....Chapter 5: Conclusion: Zarni "Thinking Politics Sociologically: Engaging with the State and Society in Vietnam and Myanmar/Burma"