Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos (Routledge Studies in Asia's Transformations)

Incorporating original fieldwork carried out over a period of more than ten years, combined with innovative theoretical argument, __Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos__ presents one of the first sociological investigations into modern Laos. Boike Rehbein gives a fascinating overview of contemporary Lao culture and society, whilst linking local and national phenomena to tendencies of globalization and the history of the region. The book introduces a new theoretical approach based on the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu, applying this sociology to the interpretation of Lao history. It also examines various aspects of Lao culture and society, including economics, politics, language, higher education, music, and religion. Rehbein concludes by attempting to synthesize these cultural elements with the impact of globalization to give a synopsis of contemporary Lao society. Written by an expert in Lao history and culture, familiar with the language and the people, this book will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Laos, Southeast Asia, social theory and globalization.

Incorporating original fieldwork carried out over a period of more than ten years, combined with innovative theoretical argument, Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos presents one of the first sociological investigations into modern Laos. Boike Rehbein gives a fascinating overview of contemporary Lao culture and society, whilst linking local and national phenomena to tendencies of globalization and the history of the region.

The book introduces a new theoretical approach based on the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu, applying this sociology to the interpretation of Lao history. It also examines various aspects of Lao culture and society, including economics, politics, language, higher education, music, and religion. Rehbein concludes by attempting to synthesize these cultural elements with the impact of globalization to give a synopsis of contemporary Lao society.

Written by an expert in Lao history and culture, familiar with the language and the people, this book will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Laos, Southeast Asia, social theory and globalization.

"Incorporating original fieldwork carried out over a period of more than ten years, combined with theoretical argument, Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos presents one of the first sociological investigations into modern Laos. Boike Rehbein gives an overview of contemporary Lao culture and society, whilst linking local and national phenomena to tendencies of globalization and the history of the region." "The book introduces a new theoretical approach based on the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu, applying lying this sociology to the interpretation of Lao history. It also examines various aspects of Lao culture and society, including economics, politics, language, higher education, music and religion. Rehbein concludes by attempting to synthesize these cultural elements with the impact of globalization to give a synopsis of contemporary Lao society."--BOOK JACKET Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 8 Copyright......Page 9 Dedication......Page 10 Contents......Page 12 Illustrations......Page 14 Preface......Page 16 Introduction......Page 20 1 Sociocultures......Page 33 2 The evolution of Lao sociocultures......Page 51 3 The economic field......Page 70 4 Economic habitus......Page 82 5 Identity politics......Page 93 6 Globalization and the Lao language......Page 107 7 The Lao academic field......Page 118 8 A globalized music scene......Page 131 9 Village beliefs......Page 142 10 Configurations of globalization in Laos......Page 155 Notes......Page 163 References......Page 171 Index......Page 184 Introduction -- Sociocultures -- The Evolution Of Lao Sociocultures -- The Economic Field -- Economic Habitus -- Identity Politics -- Globalization And The Lao Language -- The Lao Academic Field -- A Globalized Music Scene -- Village Beliefs -- Configurations Of Globalization In Laos. Boike Rehbein. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [152]-164) And Index. The book explores current tendencies of globalization in Laos and offers a theoretical framework for their interpretation.