Interpreting Development: Capitalism, Democracy, and the Middle Class in Thailand (Studies on Southeast Asia)

Girling, John L. S.

ISBN 10: 0877277206 / ISBN 13: 9780877277200

Published by Southeast Asia Program Publication, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interpreting Development: Capitalism, Democracy, and the Middle Class in Thailand (Studies on Southeast Asia)
• Publisher: Southeast Asia Program Publication
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877277206
• ISBN 13: 9780877277200
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

A study of rapid capitalist development in Thailand and the rivalries generated not only between the older bureaucracy and the newer, rising entrepreneurial elite, but also between urban and rural entrepreneurs. Girling explores the classic problems associated with capitalism and democracy, the dangers and exhilaration of nationalist sentiment, the contradictions inherent in Thai development, and the rise of the middle class. His work is a fascinating reconsideration of problems that have faced many theorists.

About the Author

John L. S. Girling is a Senior Fellow in International Relations at the Australian National University, Canberra.