Culture and Communication in Thailand (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book features research papers that examine a host of contemporary issues in Thailand. Coverage includes culture, gender violence, tourism, human trafficking, environmental and ecological issues, sustainability and the sufficiency economy, the (mis)handling of elephants, and more. It features a sociological and anthropological perspective with a dash of communication for sustainable social change. The papers investigate the various phases of communication technology and its impact on cultural change in the country. They explore the use of social networks and privacy issues as well as ethical journalism in the contexts of Thai Buddhism, Thai culture, and other enabling environmental factors. The contributors focus on documentary research of both quantitative and qualitative data on Thai social change as a consequence of globalization and digital technology. They first provide a general overview of social media and communication in the country. Next, the authors go on to explore the specifics of digital communication. This includes a look at its impact on the various ways of Thai communication given politico-economic and religious influences.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Series:	Communication, Culture and Change in Asia, 3
Release date:	May 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Patchanee Malikhao
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	141
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-981-10-4123-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
LSN:	981-10-4123-7
Barcode:	9789811041235

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