‘Market song’: from begging to ‘cultural heritage’

A traditional music performance which is said to belong to the ordinary people begging in cities for a living. Songs and music are often performed at an open market’s corner. Audience drop coins/notes in front of performers. This performance disappeared in 1990s when Vietnam’s economy became better and the number of people begging in cities reduced. Now, artists are revitalizing it, turning it into a ‘cultural heritage’.

Vietnam music tradition

Vietnam music tradition

Political Philosophy

This book introduces readers to the concepts of political philosophy. It starts by explaining why the subject is important and how it tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?' It looks at political authority, the reasons why we need politics at all, the limitations of politics, and whether there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. It explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy. David Miller discusses why nations are the natural units of government and whether the rise of multiculturalism and transnational co-operation will change this: will we ever see the formation of a world government?