Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos (Hardcover, New)

Incorporating original fieldwork carried out over a period of more than ten years, combined with innovative theoretical argument, Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos presents one of the first sociological investigations into modern Laos. Boike Rehbein gives a fascinating overview of contemporary Lao culture and society, whilst linking local and national phenomena to tendencies of globalization and the history of the region. The book introduces a new theoretical approach based on the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu, applying this sociology to the interpretation of Lao history. It also examines various aspects of Lao culture and society, including economics, politics, language, higher education, music, and religion. Rehbein concludes by attempting to synthesize these cultural elements with the impact of globalization to give a synopsis of contemporary Lao society. Written by an expert in Lao history and culture, familiar with the language and the people, this book will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Laos, Southeast Asia, social theory and globalization.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Asia's Transformations
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Boike Rehbein
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-42634-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General
LSN:	0-415-42634-0
Barcode:	9780415426343

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