This is a serious yet entertaining introduction to the public discourse going on in Thai society and the emergence of a particular culture of modernity. Rich in details and comments, this book examine
This unusual study discloses the public discourse among educated, urban Southeast Asians in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, and considers how these people conceive of their society and its pr
Written for both general readers and specialists, this book explores how modern, urban Southeast Asians view and manage their social life. By comparing the ways they live with their religious represen
Looks at what is new in Thai society, as well as basic ideas and practices that have long been a part of everyday Thai life. Overviews the process of economic and cultural change in Thailand, and look
