Saying the Unsayable : Monarchy and Democracy i Thailand
Häftad bok. NIAS Press. 2010. 271 sidor.
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Tillsynes obläddrat exemplar ///Förlagets beskrivning: Essential reading for anyone interested In Thai politics and culture. The Thai monarchy today is usually presented as both guardian of tradition and the institution to bring
modernity and progress to the Tai people. It is more över seen as protector of the nation. Scrutinizing that image, this volume reviews the fascinating history of the modem monarchy. It also analyses important cultural, historical, political, religious, and legal forces shaping the popular image of the monarchy and, in particular, of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thus, the book offers valuable insights into the relationships between monarchy, religion and democracy in Thailand - topics that, after the September 2006 coup d état, gained renewed national and international interest. Addressing such contentious issues as Thai-style democracy, lése majesté legislation, religious
symbolism and politics, monarchical traditions, and the royal sufficiency economy, the book will be of interest to a broad readership, also outside academia.
