Hill Tribes/Ethnic Groups/Ethnicity
| Item title | Author | Description | Language | Accession Number |
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| Speaking in Thai, Dreaming in Isan: Popular Thai Television and Emerging Identities of Isan Lao Youth Living in Northeast Thailand | Hesse-Swain, Catherine | Discusses the identity formation of Isan Lao youth living in Khon Kean and Mahasarakham in their relationship with Thai popular television. Aims to open up new debate on contemporary construction of Isan Lao identity. Includes that more ethnic Lao live in the Northeast Thailand, highlighting the exclusivity of Isan identity and a tight geographical space that is no longer Lao but Isan-Thai within the larger Thai nation state. Explores Isan Lao ...Continue Reading | English | 60275 |
| Riparian Societies and Their Cultural Past that Must be Reminisced | Srisakra Vallibhotama | Discusses the area called the lower Mekong river basin starting from Sibsongpanna in China to Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam which is an area inhabited by people of diverse ethnicity. Presents social and political development integrated as a part of the country or nation. Deals with the legacy of the colonization by the western people and ideas pertaining to patriotism. Presents two topics that need to be brought up for criticism i.e. the m ...Continue Reading | English | 60243 |
| Tai Social and Cultural History Project | Presents the values, perspectives and directions of the Social and Cultural History of the Tai Peoples' Project . Compiles five research articles related to the project, namely: the state of knowledge of Ahom history, the worldview of the ancient Tai : a study of the Tai Ahom documents, kinship and marriage in Daikong, trading and commerce of the Laotian people in the Mekong River basin from the time of independence to 1975, and Lan Na history ...Continue Reading | English | 59918 | |
| Tai Groups of Thailand, Volume 2: Profile of the Existing Groups | Schliesinger, Joachim | Outlines each of the 30 Tai-speaking groups residing in Thailand: the Thai people of central Thailand, the Lao Isan people of northeastern Thailand, the Lao, Lue, Yuan and Tai Yai of northern Thailand. Describes also the lesser known and smaller groups (Kaleung, Khorat Tai, Lao Ga, Lao Krang, Lao Lom or Tai Dan, Lao Ngaew, Lao Song, Lao Ti, Lao Wieng, Phuan, Phu Tai, Saek, Southern Thai, Tai Bueng, Tai Dam, Tai Gapong, Tai Khoen, Tai Mao, Tai Wa ...Continue Reading | English | 59903 |
| Tai Groups of Thailand, Volume 2: Profile of the Existing Groups | Schliesinger, Joachim | Outlines each of the 30 Tai-speaking groups residing in Thailand: the Thai people of central Thailand, the Lao Isan people of northeastern Thailand, the Lao, Lue, Yuan and Tai Yai of northern Thailand. Describes also the lesser known and smaller groups (Kaleung, Khorat Tai, Lao Ga, Lao Krang, Lao Lom or Tai Dan, Lao Ngaew, Lao Song, Lao Ti, Lao Wieng, Phuan, Phu Tai, Saek, Southern Thai, Tai Bueng, Tai Dam, Tai Gapong, Tai Khoen, Tai Mao, Tai Wa ...Continue Reading | English | 59903 |
| Ethnic Groups of Thailand: Non-Tai-Speaking Peoples | Schliesinger, Joachim | Provides information about the 38 non-Tai ethnic groups in Thailand. Covers profile of Austro-Asiatic language family : Mon, Chaobon, Kui, Bru, So, Seak, Kaleung, Thavung, Chong, Khamu, Htin, Kha Hor, Mlabri, Palaung, Lawa, Lamet, Blang, Samtao, Parauk, and Semang. Deals with Austro-Thai language family : Cham, Sea Gypsies (Mawken, Moklen, Uraklawoi, Orang Lanta, Orang Sireh), Hmong, and Mien. Covers Sino-Tibetan language family : Lahu, Lisu, ...Continue Reading | English | 59811 |
| Old Ties and New Solidarities: Studies on Philippine Communities | Presents 19 selected essays read at the Third European Philippine Studies Conference in 1997. Contains a great variety of perspectives and approaches relevant to the social construction of Filipino communities. Deals with the challenges and solutions to identity in the Philippines. Describes not only the situation of ethnic groups but also of professional, local and religious communities in a changing environment in modern times. Includes als ...Continue Reading | English | 59777 | |
| Cultural Context and the Adoption of Family Planning: A Case Study of Hill Tribe Communities in the Royal Project Areas | Investigates the impact of socio-economic condition and culture on family planning of Hill Tribe Communities in 8 villages of 4 ethnic groups in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Province. Proposes the strategies of family planning promotion to support the organizations concerned to work effectively. Concentrates on the concept of capitalism under the highland community development projects, and the concept of the adjustment of highland communities. R ...Continue Reading | Thai | 59153 | |
| Land of the Forgotten People | Subhatra Bhumiprabhas | Reports on the Mons' history recounted by Pisanh Paladsingha, a Mon descendant in Bangkok, who met General Shwe Kyin, leader of the New Mon State Party, and was invited to attend celebrations for Mon National Day at a village on the Burmese side of the Three Pagodas Pass. Relates how his encounter with the General inspired him to begin research the history of his ancestors and to help out at Chomrom Yaowachon Mon Krungthep , a Bangkok-based gro ...Continue Reading | English | 58905 |
| Where China Meets Southeast Asia: Social & Cultural Change in the Border Regions | Examines the cultural division and social conditions between China and Southeast Asia since the opening of the borders there in early 1990s. Studies the cross border relations among China, Laos and Vietnam, in term of regional border trading, Hmong's migration, cross border mobility and social networks of Akha, women and social change, Lue across borders, cross border links between Muslim Yunnan and North Thailand, and opium in the political eco ...Continue Reading | English | 58089 | |
| A Heritage of Cultural Diversity | Looks back on a collage of Thailand's diversity of culture and heritage, including puppet master Joe Louis' creations, the preservation of northern temples with Laotian-style designs, the discovery of prehistoric artefacts in the northeastern region, and the stained glass used in Christian churches. Describes the Thais' way of life, citing the Karen forest dwellers, and the Moken people of Surin Islands. Presents a showcase for the past in the ...Continue Reading | English | 58028 | |
| Cultural Differentiation among the Thai-Lao and Neighbors: A Study for the Analysis of Relations and Regions in the Making of Mainland Southeast Asia | Yukio, Hayashi | Studies the inter-ethnic relations between Lao Thoeng in Se Kong Province of Southern Laos and Thai-Lao in Northeastern Thailand. Examines the dimension how one language group dominates the region to understand the dynamic relations in Korat Plateau against historical drop. Examines the dynamic aspects of cultural practices in terms of religious and weaving knowledge and weaving skills among the Thai-Lao in northeast Thailand, and those of Lao ...Continue Reading | English | 57834 |
| Cultural Differentiation among the Thai-Lao and Neighbors: A Study for the Analysis of Relations and Regions in the Making of Mainland Southeast Asia | Yukio, Hayashi | Studies the inter-ethnic relations between Lao Thoeng in Se Kong Province of Southern Laos and Thai-Lao in Northeastern Thailand. Examines the dimension how one language group dominates the region to understand the dynamic relations in Korat Plateau against historical drop. Examines the dynamic aspects of cultural practices in terms of religious and weaving knowledge and weaving skills among the Thai-Lao in northeast Thailand, and those of Lao ...Continue Reading | English | 57834 |
| Cultural Differentiation among the Thai-Lao and Neighbors: A Study for the Analysis of Relations and Regions in the Making of Mainland Southeast Asia | Yukio, Hayashi | Studies the inter-ethnic relations between Lao Thoeng in Se Kong Province of Southern Laos and Thai-Lao in Northeastern Thailand. Examines the dimension how one language group dominates the region to understand the dynamic relations in Korat Plateau against historical drop. Examines the dynamic aspects of cultural practices in terms of religious and weaving knowledge and weaving skills among the Thai-Lao in northeast Thailand, and those of Lao ...Continue Reading | English | 57834 |
| A Little Peace from Vietnam | Chompoo Trakullertsathien | Studies Vietnamese history and culture in Baan Na Jok village in Nakhon Phanom where once served as a refuge for Ho Chi Minh. Mentions two groups of Vietnamese descendants in Thailand, noting Old Yuan who came before and New Yuan who came after 1945. Focuses on the Vietnam-Thailand Historical and Cultural Friendship Project at Baan Na Jok to gather information on the history of village and its close links to Vietnam. | English | 57302 |
| Cultural Diversification (Paradigm and Roles in Civil Society) | Amara Pongsapich | Presents certain issues of culture in Thai society, dividing into two parts -- Part I on the paradigm, theoretical concepts and methodology and Part II on the political, social and cultural development and implications. Includes in Part I the inception, evolution and diffusion of culture concept of folk culture and local wisdom and that of culture and power, and culture and development. Discusses in Part II the development ideology and cultur ...Continue Reading | Thai | 57296 |
| Ethnic Politics and Third World Development: Some Lessons from Sri Lanka's Experience | Nithiyanandam, V | Highlights Sri Lanka's disappointing economic performance during the past 50 years resulting from the inability of Sri Lankan rulers to integrate economic policies with appropriate political strategies. Identifies the relevant stages through which Sri Lanka reached this unfortunate situation. Traces the economic policies vis-a-vis political strategies, and attempts to explain the lack of compatibility between the two approaches. Deals with the ...Continue Reading | English | 57189 |
| Ethnic Politics and Third World Development: Some Lessons from Sri Lanka's Experience | Nithiyanandam, V | Highlights Sri Lanka's disappointing economic performance during the past 50 years resulting from the inability of Sri Lankan rulers to integrate economic policies with appropriate political strategies. Identifies the relevant stages through which Sri Lanka reached this unfortunate situation. Traces the economic policies vis-a-vis political strategies, and attempts to explain the lack of compatibility between the two approaches. Deals with the ...Continue Reading | English | 57189 |
| Ethnic Politics and Third World Development: Some Lessons from Sri Lanka's Experience | Nithiyanandam, V | Highlights Sri Lanka's disappointing economic performance during the past 50 years resulting from the inability of Sri Lankan rulers to integrate economic policies with appropriate political strategies. Identifies the relevant stages through which Sri Lanka reached this unfortunate situation. Traces the economic policies vis-a-vis political strategies, and attempts to explain the lack of compatibility between the two approaches. Deals with the ...Continue Reading | English | 57189 |
| Dress and Ethnic Edentity in Irian Jaya | Howard, Michael C | Examines the relationship between dress and ethnic identity in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya. Presents a brief survey of writing on dress and ethnic identity in Southeast Asia, focusing on Indonesia. Gives an overview of traditional Irianese societies and dress, examining acculturative influences during the period of Dutch rule and under the early years of Indonesian rule. Looks at developments over the past few years in regard to accu ...Continue Reading | English | 57118 |
