In defense of Buddhism : Thai Sangha's social movement in the twenty-first century / Katewadee Kulabkaew
Imprint
2012
Descript
286 p. ; 30 cm
CONTENT
Introduction -- Thai Sangha's institutional role and political activism in history -- Thailand's socio-political changes since 1997: the impacts on Sangha and Buddhism -- the Buddhism protection center of Thailand: origin and organization -- BCT and Buddhism protection discourse -- BCT in Buddhism renationalization campaign -- the "red" Sangha: BCT activists in Thailand's polarized politics -- conclusion.
SUBJECT
Buddhism
social movements
religion
LOCATION
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STATUS
Thailand and ASEAN Information Center (6th Floor) : Thesis