The paper is divided into a further seven sections. Firstly, it details
the circumstances under which the research took place and
their bearing on the data generated. Secondly, it outlines a general
history of Pangasius culture in Vietnam from its origins to the present
day. Thirdly, it describes material features of intensive Pangasius
growout which affect its production economics and,
consequently, its social characteristics. Fourthly, it examines the
social and economic characteristics of those who engage in the
activity based on an assessment of farm ownership disaggregated
by size of landholding. The fifth and sixth sections extend this analysis
to unpack how social capital inhering in various networks and
relationships shapes outcomes for those engaged in catfish production,
and explores how access to flows of benefits accruing from resources
including land, credit and extension services is mediated
by these social relations. The final section synthesises findings
from preceding sections and addresses their broader implications.