History of Manners and Civility in Thailand

Patrick Jory presents the first ever history of manners in Thailand. Utilising Thai etiquette manuals dating from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth century, he explores how societies have regulated personal and social behaviour over time.

About the author

Patrick Jory teaches Southeast Asian History at the University of Queensland and is President of the Association of Mainland Southeast Asia Scholars.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick (University of Queensland) Jory, Patrick Jory, Jory Patrick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 31.01.2021
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9781108491242
• ISBN: 978-1-108-49124-2
• Pages: 350
• Subjects: Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, HISTORY / Asia / General, Sociology: customs & traditions, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Social and cultural history, Asian History, Cultural studies: customs and traditions