Routledge Democracy and National Identity in Thailand Book

Explore the complex relationship between political structures and social control in this scholarly work from Routledge. Democracy and National Identity in Thailand (Rethinking Southeast Asia) examines how Thai elites utilize democratic concepts to maintain order and discipline within the nation. By analyzing interviews and various Thai language sources, the author provides a deep look into how Western political theory is adapted to create modern citizenship. This book explains how elite liberal democracy serves as an ideological tool to manage populations. It is an essential read for students and researchers interested in Southeast Asian politics, hegemony, and the practical application of political theory in a specific regional context.