Alternate Identities
Download or Read eBook Alternate Identities PDF written by Chee-Kiong Tong and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Chee-Kiong Tong |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2021-10-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004488526 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004488529 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Alternate Identities by : Chee-Kiong Tong
Book excerpt: The first of the Asian Science Series, this book explores the question: Who are the Chinese in Thailand? Are they "assimilated Thais" or are they "Chinese" living in Thailand? Does their being "in" Thailand make them "of" Thailand? Through a collection of authoritative essays, this book explores how the Chinese of Thailand constantly alternate their positions within the fabric of the Thai society. For those seeking the composite image of what it means to be a Chinese, this book holds up many intriguing mirrors. This is a co-publication with Times Academic Press
