Thailand's Turn - Profile of a New Dragon (Hardcover)

This study analyzes Thailand's recent development with up-to-date research, including the most recent political events there. The authors conducted many interviews, culminating with an audience with King Bumiphol. The book includes a who's who of the main characters and a glossary of Thai words and names used in the book.;All the major factors contributing to Thailand's success are covered: the good fortune of avoiding colonization, the effect of Buddhism, a natural balance of political forces, and the development of sound economic policies. The Thai national character, and the problems the country faces - environmemtal damage, income inequality, and the spread of AIDS - are also considered. Dick Wilson has also written "Hong Kong! Hong Kong!".

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1992
First published:	1992
Authors:	Elliott Kulick • Dick Wilson
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-0-333-59276-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945
LSN:	0-333-59276-X
Barcode:	9780333592762

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