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.
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