Culture and Customs of Thailand

Arne Kislenko

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Greenwood Press
30 May 2004

History; Cultural studies; Sociology: customs & traditions

Series: Cultures and Customs of the World

Thailand is rapidly industrializing, dramatically improving the living standards of its people, and gradually developing a more democratic society. Despite such profound changes, traditional Thai culture has not only survived, but has also, in many respects, prospered. Although famous for its food, and despite its increasing popularity as a tourist destination, Thailand remains relatively unknown to most Westerners. Culture and Customs of Thailand presents the traditional culture and customs against the backdrop of modern times.

Thailand has always been an important Southeast Asian country. With a long-reigning monarchy, it is the only country in the region that has never been colonized by a Western power or suffered bloody revolutions and wars. It was the first Asian country to establish diplomatic relations with the United States, and has remained a constant ally. Thailand has emerged as a considerable economic force as the world's largest rice and rubber producer and remains a regional political power. Against this historical framework, Kislenko deftly introduces the traditional and modern strands of the dominant Buddhist faith and other religions, such as animism. Coverage includes literature, the arts, architecture—including the Thai Wat—food and dress, gender and marriage, festivals and fun, and social customs. Kislenko also balances the portrait with discussions of threats from globalization, AIDS and sex tourism, the drug trade, and corruption in business and government. Evocative photos, a country map, a timeline, and a chronology complete the coverage. This reference is the best source for students and general readers to gain substantial, sweeping insight into the Thais and their land of smiles.

By: Arne Kislenko
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9780313321283
ISBN 10: 0313321280
Series: Cultures and Customs of the World
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 30 May 2004
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

ARNE KISLENKO is Assistant Professor of History at Ryerson University, Toronto, and Adjunct Professor of International Relations at Trinity College, University of Toronto. He is the co-editor of The Uneasy Century: International Relations in the Twentieth Century (1996).

Reviews for Culture and Customs of Thailand

"?For students who want to learn about the customs and culture of Thailand, this volume introduces them to its ancient and modern history....As with the others in this series, information about this country will be welcome in studying world history.?-Gale Reference for Students ""For students who want to learn about the customs and culture of Thailand, this volume introduces them to its ancient and modern history....As with the others in this series, information about this country will be welcome in studying world history.""-Gale Reference for Students"