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The two authors, Thi Phuong Thao-Do and Chokchai Yuenyong, explored the Nature of Science as it is understood in Vietnam, a fast-developing ‘ancient’ and modern country which continues to be shaped by uniquely Asian social norms and values. Upon reviewing their paper, I observed strong parallels to the country, the United Arab Emirates, where I have lived and worked for 20 years. In this forum piece, I described several areas of similarity and one striking area of difference between the two societies.
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This essay addresses issues raised in the article by Thi Phuong Thao-Do and Chokchai Yuenyong entitled: ‘‘Dilemmas in examining understanding of nature of science in Vietnam’’ Cultural Studies of Science Education. doi: 10.1007/s11422-015-9689-1.
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Hatherley-Greene, P. Dilemmas in examining understanding of nature of science in Vietnam. Cult Stud of Sci Educ 12, 271–274 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-016-9793-x
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