About the Author

Charles Keyes is professor emeritus of anthropology and international studies at the University of Washington.

Reviews

Keyes tells the story from the micro-viewpoint of the village and the macro-level of the region. . . this book charts the social and intellectual changes underlying one major element of [regional] turbulence, and is thus necessary reading for understanding current and near future Thai politics.

-- Chris Baker * Bangkok Post *

In the few months since this book was written, Thai politics has done another somersault. These ructions will continue. This book charts the social and intellectual changes underlying one major element of this turbulence, and is thus necessary reading for understanding current and near future Thai politics.

* Bangkok Post *

Keyes's book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the underpinnings of the Red Shirt movement in northeastern Thailand.

-- Katherine A. Bowie * Journal of Asian Studies *