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9788776940720: Saying the Unsayable: Monarchy and Democracy in Thailand: 47 (NIAS Studies in Asian Topics)
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ISBN 10: 8776940721 ISBN 13: 9788776940720
Editorial: NIAS Press, 2010

Sinopsis

The Thai monarchy today is usually presented as both guardian of tradition and the institution to bring modernity and progress to the Thai people. It is moreover seen as protector of the nation.

Scrutinizing that image, this volume reviews the fascinating history of the modern monarchy. It also analyses important cultural, historical, political, religious, and legal forces shaping the popular image of the monarchy and, in particular, of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thus, the book offers valuable insights into the relationships between monarchy, religion and democracy in Thailand - topics that, after the September 2006 coup d'etat, gained renewed national and international interest.

Addressing such contentious issues as Thai-style democracy, lese majeste legislation, religious symbolism and politics, monarchical traditions, and the royal sufficiency economy, the book will be of interest to a broad readership, also outside academia.

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Acerca del autor

Now an independent researcher, Soren Ivarsson was an associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. Well versed in the histories of Laos and Thailand, he is particularly interested in nationalism, state formation and historiography in these countries. His monograph, Creating Laos, was published by NIAS Press in 2008 and has attracted much acclaim. Lotte Isager is an anthropologist, writer and geographer at the University of Copenhagen working on various Asian and African issues.

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Editorial
NIAS Press
Año de publicación
2010
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
8776940721
ISBN 13 
9788776940720
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
286
Editor
Ivarsson Søren, Isager Lotte
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9788776940713: Saying the Unsayable: Monarchy and Democracy in Thailand: 47 (NIAS Studies in Asian Topics)

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ISBN 10:  8776940713 ISBN 13:  9788776940713
Editorial: NIAS Press, 2010
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