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Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos

By Boike Rehbein

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2007
ISBN
0415426340, 9780415426343, 9780203946411
LCC
HN700.4.Z9 G56 2007
Open Library ID
OL10206001M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1582334 bytes)
Series
Routledge Studies in Asia's Transformations
Edition
1
Pages
192\190
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-04-28 18:43:47
Исторические дисциплины;Этнография и этнология;Этн

Description

Incorporating original fieldwork carried out over a period of more than ten years, combined with innovative theoretical argument, Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos presents one of the first sociological investigations into modern Laos. Boike Rehbein gives a fascinating overview of contemporary Lao culture and society, whilst linking local and national phenomena to tendencies of globalization and the history of the region. The book introduces a new theoretical approach based on the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu, applying this sociology to the interpretation of Lao history. It also examines various aspects of Lao culture and society, including economics, politics, language, higher education, music, and religion. Rehbein concludes by attempting to synthesize these cultural elements with the impact of globalization to give a synopsis of contemporary Lao society. Written by an expert in Lao history and culture, familiar with the language and the people, this book will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Laos, Southeast Asia, social theory and globalization.

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