Thailand - Buddhist Kingdom As Modern Nation State

Summary

This book examines the tensions arisen as monarchy, military, bureaucracy, the Buddhist sangha, and business interests, with reference to the major changes that have taken place in Thai society, economy, polity, and culture in the twentieth century, especially since World War II.

Product details

• Authors: Charles F Keyes
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367289966
• ISBN: 978-0-367-28996-6
• No. of pages: 252
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Ethnic Studies, Asia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Black & Asian Studies, Relating to Asian American people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General