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Author : Constance M. Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1104 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book State and Society in the Reign of Mongkut, 1951-1868 written by Constance M. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Aubin
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 082239250X
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)
Download or read book The Heavens on Earth written by David Aubin and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heavens on Earth explores the place of the observatory in nineteenth-century science and culture. Astronomy was a core pursuit for observatories, but usually not the only one. It belonged to a larger group of “observatory sciences” that also included geodesy, meteorology, geomagnetism, and even parts of physics and statistics. These pursuits coexisted in the nineteenth-century observatory; this collection surveys them as a coherent whole. Broadening the focus beyond the solitary astronomer at his telescope, it illuminates the observatory’s importance to technological, military, political, and colonial undertakings, as well as in advancing and popularizing the mathematical, physical, and cosmological sciences. The contributors examine “observatory techniques” developed and used not only in connection with observatories but also by instrument makers in their workshops, navy officers on ships, civil engineers in the field, and many others. These techniques included the calibration and coordination of precision instruments for making observations and taking measurements; methods of data acquisition and tabulation; and the production of maps, drawings, and photographs, as well as numerical, textual, and visual representations of the heavens and the earth. They also encompassed the social management of personnel within observatories, the coordination of international scientific collaborations, and interactions with dignitaries and the public. The state observatory occupied a particularly privileged place in the life of the city. With their imposing architecture and ancient traditions, state observatories served representative purposes for their patrons, whether as symbols of a monarch’s enlightened power, a nation’s industrial and scientific excellence, or republican progressive values. Focusing on observatory techniques in settings from Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome to Australia, Russia, Thailand, and the United States, The Heavens on Earth is a major contribution to the history of science. Contributors: David Aubin, Charlotte Bigg, Guy Boistel, Theresa Levitt, Massimo Mazzotti, Ole Molvig, Simon Schaffer, Martina Schiavon , H. Otto Sibum, Richard Staley, John Tresch, Simon Werrett, Sven Widmalm
Author : Howard Dick
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 134922877X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (492 download)
Download or read book The Rise and Fall of Revenue Farming written by Howard Dick and published by Springer. This book was released on 1993-09-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until the early 1900s governments of Southeast Asia farmed out the right to run opium, gambling and other monopolies. Yet by about 1920 all of the major farms had been abolished and the collection of revenue brought under direct bureaucratic control. This book explains the rise and sudden fall of revenue farming, traces the changing fortunes of the Chinese businessmen who held the major farms, and uses the study of revenue farming to examine the emergence of the modern state in Southeast Asia.
Author : Tomas Larsson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801464552
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Land and Loyalty written by Tomas Larsson and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Domestic and international development strategies often focus on private ownership as a crucial anchor for long-term investment; the security of property rights provides a foundation for capitalist expansion. In recent years, Thailand's policies have been hailed as a prime example of how granting formal land rights to poor farmers in low-income countries can result in economic benefits. But the country provides a puzzle: Thailand faced major security threats from colonial powers in the nineteenth century and from communism in the twentieth century, yet only in the latter case did the government respond with pro-development tactics. In Land and Loyalty, Tomas Larsson argues that institutional underdevelopment may prove, under certain circumstances, a strategic advantage rather than a weakness and that external threats play an important role in shaping the development of property regimes. Security concerns, he find, often guide economic policy. The domestic legacies, legal and socioeconomic, resulting from state responses to the outside world shape and limit the strategies available to politicians. While Larsson’s extensive archival research findings are drawn from Thai sources, he situates the experiences of Thailand in comparative perspective by contrasting them with the trajectory of property rights in Japan, Burma, and the Philippines.
Author : Cornell University. Southeast Asia Program
Publisher : Cornell University Southeast Asia Program
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Directory of the Cornell Southeast Asia Program, 1951-1976 written by Cornell University. Southeast Asia Program and published by Cornell University Southeast Asia Program. This book was released on 1976 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Akira Suehiro
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Capital Accumulation in Thailand, 1855-1985 written by Akira Suehiro and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael Sims
Publisher : [Los Angeles, Calif.] : Crossroads Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book United States Doctoral Dissertations in Third World Studies, 1869-1978 written by Michael Sims and published by [Los Angeles, Calif.] : Crossroads Press. This book was released on 1980 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 464 pages
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Download or read book American Doctoral Dissertations written by and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Xerox University Microfilms
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 892 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Comprehensive Dissertation Index, 1861-1972: History written by Xerox University Microfilms and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Margaret Landon
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 150403855X
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Anna and the King of Siam written by Margaret Landon and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the incredible true story of one woman’s journey to the exotic world of nineteenth-century Siam, the riveting novel that inspired The King and I. In 1862, recently widowed and with two small children to support, British schoolteacher Anna Leonowens agrees to serve as governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam (present-day Thailand), unaware that her years in the royal palace will change not only her own life, but also the future of a nation. Her relationship with King Mongkut, famously portrayed by Yul Brynner in the classic film The King and I, is complicated from the start, pitting two headstrong personalities against each other: While the king favors tradition, Anna embraces change. As governess, Anna often finds herself at cross-purposes, marveling at the foreign customs, fascinating people, and striking landscape of the kingdom and its harems, while simultaneously trying to influence her pupils—especially young Prince Chulalongkorn—with her Western ideals and values. Years later, as king, this very influence leads Chulalongkorn to abolish slavery in Siam and introduce democratic reform based on the ideas of freedom and human dignity he first learned from his beloved tutor. This captivating novel brilliantly combines in-depth research—author Margaret Landon drew from Siamese court records and Anna’s own writings—with richly imagined details to create a lush portrait of 1860s Siam. As a Rodgers & Hammerstein Broadway musical and an Academy Award–winning film, the story of Anna and the King of Siam has enchanted millions over the years. It is a gripping tale of cultural differences and shared humanity that invites readers into a vivid and sensory world populated by unforgettable characters.
Author : Irene Stengs
Publisher : NUS Press
ISBN 13 : 9789971694296
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (942 download)
Download or read book Worshipping the Great Moderniser written by Irene Stengs and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of social imaginary surrounding Thai kingship and Thainess that yield an intriguing amalgam of ideas concerning popular religion, Buddhist kingship, nationalism, and material culture. It explores the contemporary appeal of King Chulalongkorn and considers what this ruler's unprecedented popularity says about Thai society.
Author : Chaiʻanan Samutwanit
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Thailand written by Chaiʻanan Samutwanit and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Church
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119062489
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)
Download or read book A Short History of South-East Asia written by Peter Church and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-13 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fascinating history of south-east Asia A Short History of South-East Asia, Sixth Edition is the latest in a series of updated texts spotlighting this fascinating region. With revised chapters for all of the countries in this geographic area, this interesting text paints a remarkable overview of the characters and events that have shaped this part of the world. Founded upon a deeply perceptive observation of the late founding Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, this book brings shape to the idea that 'to understand the present and to anticipate the future, one must know enough of the past, enough to have a sense of the history of a people.' With an approachable writing style and comprehensive content, this unique text was written for business readers interested in improving their understanding of this important region. With globalization continuing to gain momentum, south-east Asia is emerging as an important business sector for many industries. Not only does this open up professional opportunities, it exposes individuals in other parts of the world to the unique histories and cultures of the area. If you are interested in learning more about the region, this abbreviated text is a wonderful resource. Explore historic and political developments that have taken place throughout south-east Asia Quickly navigate text organized by country, allowing you to dive into the events that have shaped Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam Gain an important global perspective, which can prove valuable on personal and professional levels Leverage your new understanding of the region's past to better understand its present and anticipate its future A Short History of South-East Asia, Sixth Edition is an abbreviated history of south-east Asia written with business readers in mind.
Author : Mattani Mojdara Rutnin
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Dance, Drama, and Theatre in Thailand written by Mattani Mojdara Rutnin and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael J Montesano
Publisher : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
ISBN 13 : 9814881767
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (148 download)
Download or read book Praetorians, Profiteers or Professionals? written by Michael J Montesano and published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praetorians, Profiteers or Professionals? contributes to the ongoing renaissance in scholarship on Southeast Asia’s armed forces and their political, social and economic roles. This renaissance comes in an era in which the states of the region, and the societies and economies that they govern, have grown complex beyond all recognition. Nevertheless, understanding those states’ armies remains crucial. Emphasizing the ideologies and economic activities of the militaries of two large Mainland Southeast Asian neighbours, this volume transcends clichés about coups, coercion, caudillos and kings. Its findings will challenge the thinking of even long-time observers of the region, not least through its comparative perspective and the fresh understanding of the roles and orientations of the armed forces of Myanmar and Thailand that that perspective suggests.
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Total Pages : 942 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Download or read book American Sociological Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes sections "Book reviews" and "Periodical literature."
Author : United States Naval Institute
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Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (312 download)
Download or read book Proceedings - United States Naval Institute written by United States Naval Institute and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
