Imagining democracy: Reading the events of May in Thailand

Publication Type

Book

Publication Date

12-1998

Abstract

Imagining Democracy: Reading the Events of May in Thailand examines the political discourse and narratives surrounding the May 1992 protests in Thailand — a pivotal moment in the country’s struggle for democratic governance. Rather than seeking an objective account of the events themselves, the book explores how different stories and interpretations shape collective understandings of “democracy” and political legitimacy, revealing how political meaning is constructed through social and discursive practices.

Keywords

Thailand politics, May 1992 protests, democracy discourse, political narrative, civil resistance, political culture, political legitimacy, social movements, Southeast Asian studies

Discipline

Political Science

Research Areas

Political Science

ISBN

9813055642

Publisher

Institute for Southeast Asian Studies

City or Country

Singapore and London

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