Way Thais Lead, The: Face as Social Capital kindle_store it focuses more on presenting

it focuses more on presenting and evaluating a variety of themes in relation to each other rather than offering simplistic answers to a complex question

The study is based on archival material in the National Archives in Bangkok and documents available in the Netherlands

and the effort must be made to move on by analyzing whether and how the troublesome new circumstances may not only block some of the old policies

It also explores the history of both popular and official opinion surrounding supernatural Buddhism and its clashes with the rationalist

then presents insight meditation as a practical method of mindfulness training and a way to inner freedom

Way Thais Lead, The: Face as Social Capital kindle_store it focuses more on presentingThis fascinating study explores how face functions as social capital for leaders in Thai society. It examines the anatomy of Thai face, ways to gain and lose 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 indigenous but little used pathway to virtuous leadership that