{"product_id":"thailand-timothy-d-hoare-ph-d-9781851096855","title":"Thailand: A Global Studies Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to Thailand, providing a comprehensive, beyond-the-basics overview of the country, its history, economy, society, culture, and language.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn essential guide that goes beyond the surface of food and fantasy, \u003ci\u003eThailand: A Global Studies Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e offers important insight into the nation's history, culture, politics, fine arts, religion, and language. It sheds light on many often little understood facets of everyday Thai life and customs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe work covers a historical period of 800 years, documenting pivotal events and personalities, and presents an overview of the Thai economy, with a focus on the economic crisis of the 1990s and recent developments. Thai society is examined in detail, including education and the monarchy, the roles of religion, the effects of Westernization, home and family life, and current social issues. Specifically designed for general readers, students, and businesspeople, this book is a must-read when seeking an in-depth yet straightforward introduction to Thailand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy D. Hoare Ph D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 185109685X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781851096855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/23\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.44h x 6.34w x 1.09d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2006 pg. 47","brand":"Timothy D. Hoare Ph D.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48136928035071,"sku":"9781851096855","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_762751ba-7afc-48b0-be3f-a07d1bf4ed78.jpg?v=1770165385","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thailand-timothy-d-hoare-ph-d-9781851096855","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}