Historical dictionary of Thailand

"Historical Dictionary of Thailand, Second Edition provides an overview of the country in the introduction, traces its long and complicated history in the chronology, and goes into much greater detail in the dictionary. Offering 64 new entries, as well as updates and revisions to entries from the first edition, this second edition presents important people, places, institutions, and much more in an easily accessible resource. Recent events are discussed, including the 1997-1998 Thai economic crisis and its effects, reforms of the national government, and the political growth of both businessman and other middle-class members. In addition, this revision updates basic information relative to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization of the economy. All this is enhanced by a lengthly bibliography, making the Historical Dictionary of Thailand an essential reference tool."--BOOK JACKET