Making Democracy : : Leadership, Class, Gender, and Political Participation in Thailand / / James Ockey.
Democracy in Thailand is the result of a complex interplay of traditional and foreign attitudes. Although democratic institutions have been imported, participation in politics is deeply rooted in Thai village society. A contrasting strand of authoritarianism is present not only in the traditional cu...
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Backlist (2000-2014) eBook Package |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Honolulu : : University of Hawaii Press, , [2004] ©2004 |
| Year of Publication: | 2004 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (248 p.) |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Changing Patterns of Leadership, Culture, Power, and Democracy
- Chapter 2. Leadership, Political Parties, Factions, and Patronage
- Chapter 3. Women and Leadership
- Chapter 4. From Nakleng to Jaopho: Traditional and Modern Patrons
- Chapter 5. God Mothers, Good Mothers, Good Lovers, Godmothers: Changing Stereotypes and Leadership in Thailand
- Chapter 6. Eviction and Changing Patterns of Leadership in Bangkok Slum Communities
- Chapter 7. Thai Middle-Class Elements: Leading in Democracy?
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- Glossary
- Index
- About the Author