Democracy and National Identity in Thailand (Paperback, Revised and Updated ed.)

This revised and updated edition of the widely praised "Democracy and National Identity in Thailand" provides readers with a fascinating discussion of how debates about democracy and national identity in Thailand have evolved from the period of counter-insurgency in the 1960s to the current (post-coup) period. Focusing on state- and civil society-centred democratic projects, Connors uses original Thai language sources to trace how the Thai state developed a democratic ideology that meshed with idealized notions of Thai identity, focusing on the monarchy. The book moves on to explore how non-state actors have mobilized notions of democracy and national identity in their battle against authoritarian rule. It also invites readers to explore democratic ideology as a form of power aimed at creating ideal citizens able to support elite national projects. A 'must' for all courses on Southeast Asia, the book also offers valuable insights for all courses dealing with issues of democratization.

General

Imprint:	NIAS Press
Country of origin:	Denmark
Series:	NIAS Studies in Contemporary Asian History, no. 7
Release date:	March 2007
First published:	August 2006
Authors:	Michael Kelly Connors
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
Edition:	Revised and Updated ed.
ISBN-13:	978-87-7694-002-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Promotions
LSN:	87-7694-002-0
Barcode:	9788776940027

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