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Author : Craig J. Reynolds
Release : 1991
Genre : Ethnicity
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Book Synopsis National Identity and Its Defenders, Thailand, 1939-1989 by : Craig J. Reynolds
Download or read book National Identity and Its Defenders, Thailand, 1939-1989 written by Craig J. Reynolds. This book was released on 1991. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Craig J. Reynolds
Release : 2002
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis National Identity and Its Defenders by : Craig J. Reynolds
Download or read book National Identity and Its Defenders written by Craig J. Reynolds. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of this book was hailed as original and challenging in its analyses of Thai national identity. The topic is today no less worthy of discussion and comment. The essays boldly offer insights into the formation of Thai identity from the perspectives of history, political science, anthropology, linguistics, social psychology, human geography, and media and religious studies. Written in the aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, a new chapter reflects on the way older concepts of Thai identity were transformed by the economic boom as well as by the financial crisis that followed. Topics include the debates among public intellectuals about the perils and opportunities of globalization, the dynamic relationship between local and global knowledge, and perceived challenges to Thailand's sovereignty, all of which have deep roots in the country's modern history.
Author : Martin Gitlin
Release : 2019-12-15
Genre : Young Adult Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 578/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis National Identity by : Martin Gitlin
Download or read book National Identity written by Martin Gitlin. This book was released on 2019-12-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we maintain a strong national identity without going too far? Having pride in one's country, its history and values, is important, but what happens when that is threatened by new immigrant groups? When a country becomes more diverse, whether it's race, ethnicity, or religious faith, does the nation's identity expand to accommodate those changes or does it become more rigid, setting the stage for an "us" and "them" conflict? Through diverse perspectives from countries around the world, this volume explores facets of national identity. Readers will analyze its purpose, benefits, dangers, and its future in a changing world.
Author : Steven Mock
Release : 2011-12-29
Genre : Political Science
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Book Rating : 529/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Symbols of Defeat in the Construction of National Identity by : Steven Mock
Download or read book Symbols of Defeat in the Construction of National Identity written by Steven Mock. This book was released on 2011-12-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If nationalism is the assertion of legitimacy for a nation and its effectiveness as a political entity, why do many nations emphasize images of their own defeat in understanding their history? Using Israel, Serbia, France, Greece and Ghana as examples, the author argues that this phenomenon exposes the ambivalence that lurks behind the passions nationalism evokes. Symbols of defeat glorify a nation's ancient past, while reenacting the destruction of that past as a necessary step in constructing a functioning modern society. As a result, these symbols often assume a foundational role in national mythology. Threats to such symbols are perceived as threats to the nation itself and consequently are met with desperation difficult for outsiders to understand.
Author : Michael Kelly Connors
Release : 2003
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 300/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Democracy and National Identity in Thailand by : Michael Kelly Connors
Download or read book Democracy and National Identity in Thailand written by Michael Kelly Connors. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book will be fascinating reading for Southeast Asia specialists, and researchers on democratization, national identity and the politics of Thailand."--BOOK JACKET.
