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The Way Thais Lead: Face as Social Capital

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by Larry S. Persons
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Availability:In StockContributor:Larry S. PersonsPublish date:2016-02-01Pages:256
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Washington PressISBN-13:9786162151163ISBN-10:6162151166UPC:9786162151163Book Category:Political Science, Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:World, Anthropology, AsiaBook Topic:Asian, Cultural & Social, Southeast AsiaSize:8.25 x 5.50 x 0.58 inchesWeight:0.7099Product ID:SC941GN7JV

The Way Thais Lead: Face as Social Capital

This fascinating study explores how face functions as social capital for leaders in Thai society. It examines the anatomy of Thai face, ways to gain, lose, and maintain face, patron-client dynamics, and the sources and paradigms of power. Ethnographic research gives voice to Thai leaders as they describe face behaviors and the flow of power in their society. The author compellingly reveals an...

Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Washington PressISBN-13:9786162151163ISBN-10:6162151166UPC:9786162151163Book Category:Political Science, Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:World, Anthropology, AsiaBook Topic:Asian, Cultural & Social, Southeast AsiaSize:8.25 x 5.50 x 0.58 inchesWeight:0.7099Product ID:SC941GN7JV

Larry S. Persons was born and raised in Thailand and lived in Southeast Asia for more than thirty years. He earned a PhD from Fuller School of Intercultural Studies and cofounded a nonprofit organization that develops Thai leaders. He teaches anthropology and urban cultures.


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