Buddhism, Legitimation, and Conflict

Subtitle : Political Functions of Urban Thai Buddhism in the 19th and 20th Centuries

Abstract :
The fundamental premise of this study is that the Buddhist sangha and Buddhist teachings play a key symbolic role in legitimating the exercise of secular power in Thailand. The author argues that a clear appreciation of the political legitimatory function of Buddhism provides the key to understanding the major theoretical and administrative changes that have taken place within Thai Buddhism in this century.

Registration No : B1173
Author :
Peter A. Jackson

Edition :
Impresum : Singapore: ISEAS, 1989
Description :
Language : English

ISBN 981-3035-20-X

Classification:
1. 000 - ASEAN / 010.9 - MEMBER STATES - Thailand

Keyword :
1 politic
2 thailand


Availability :
Hard copies 1 of 1

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