| Description |
ix, 233 pages ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Changing patterns of leadership, culture, power, and democracy -- Ch. 2. Leadership, political parties, factions, and patronage -- Ch. 3. Women and leadership -- Ch. 4. From Nakleng to Jaopho : traditional and modern patrons -- Ch. 5. God mothers, good mothers, good lovers, godmothers : changing stereotypes and leadership in Thailand -- Ch. 6. Eviction and changing patterns of leadership in Bangkok slum communities -- Ch. 7. Thai middle-class elements : leading in democracy? |
| Summary |
"This topical volume explores the importance of culture and the roles played by leadership, class, and gender in the making of Thai democracy. James Ockey describes changing patterns of leadership at all levels of society, from the cabinet to the urban middle class to the countryside, and suggests that such changes are appropriate to democratic government - despite the continuing manipulation of authoritarian patterns. He examines the institutions of democratic government, especially the political parties that link voters to the parliament. Political factions and the provincial notables that lead them are given careful attention." "With its wide-ranging analysis of Thai politics over the last three decades, Making Democracy is an important resource for both students and specialists."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-227) and index |
| Subject |
Democracy -- Thailand.
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Political participation -- Thailand.
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Politics and culture -- Thailand.
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| SUBJECT |
Thailand -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86002109
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| LC no. |
2004003471 |
| ISBN |
0824827813 : |
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