Buddhism and Politics in Thailand /

Buddhism and Politics in Thailand / / Somboon Suksamran.

This book studies the interaction of the Sangha (the community of monks) with politics and socio-political change in Thailand. Although the interaction of Buddhism and politics is recognized, it is seldom acknowledged and frequently denied. This paradox derives from two deeply rooted notions: first,...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Archive (pre 2000) eBook Package
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Suksamran, Somboon,
Place / Publishing House:Singapore : : ISEAS Publishing, , [1982]
©1982
Year of Publication:1982
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (179 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. Religion, Politics, and Social Change: An Introductory Statement
  • 2. Political Patronage and Control over the Sangha
  • 3. Socio-Political Change and the Rise of Political Monks
  • 4. Monks, Peasants, Injustice, and Reforms
  • 5. Communist Danger and Holy War on the Communists
  • 6. The Political Monks in Thailand: The Prospect
  • Bibliography
  • THE AUTHOR

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