Buddhism and Postmodern Imaginings in Thailand

The Religiosity of Urban Space

Autor*innen

• James Taylor

Parameter

• 252 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Ethnographie
• Regionale & Exilliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Exploring the significance of Thai Buddhism in the context of post-modern urban life, particularly after the 1997 financial crisis, the author examines how urbanity shapes cultural identity. The book delves into local and global interactions, revealing how these dynamics influence emerging social formations. Through this analysis, it offers fresh perspectives on the interplay between tradition and modernity in Thailand's evolving urban landscape.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback