Historical Dictionary of ThailandScarecrow Press, 2005/10/04 - 416 ページ Thailand has experienced extremely rapid economic growth, and with that growth the increased social mobility and political democracy that comes with it. As the only Southeast Asian country to have avoided colonization, it still boasts a functioning monarchy, remains close to its religious roots, and clings to its cultural heritage. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Thailand first provides an overview of the country in the introduction, traces the long and complicated history in the chronology, and goes into much greater detail in the dictionary. Offering 64 new entries, as well as updates and revisions to older ones, the dictionary presents important persons, places, institutions, and more in an easily accessible resource. Significant recent events are discussed including the 1997-98 Thai economic crisis and its effects, reforms of the national government, and the growth in political roles of both businessman and other middle class members. In addition, the book updates basic information relative to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization of the economy. All this is topped off by nearly 20 Appendixes and a solid bibliography, making this an essential reference tool. |
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Appendixes | 287 |
Bibliography | 317 |
About the Authors | 373 |
Editors Foreword | ix |
Preface | xi |
Acknowledgments | xiii |
Maps | xviii |
List of Provinces | xxi |
Chronology | xxiii |
Introduction | 1 |
The Dictionary | 19 |
Appendixes | 287 |
Bibliography | 317 |
About the Authors | 373 |
Acronyms | xv |
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