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Category : Thailand
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thai Studies
Author: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thai Studies: Theme 4, Traditions and changes at local
Author: Toms and Dees
Author: Megan J. SinnottPublisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824865227
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A vibrant, growing, and highly visible set of female identities has emerged in Thailand known as tom and dee. A "tom" (from "tomboy") refers to a masculine woman who is sexually involved with a feminine partner, or "dee" (from "lady"). The patterning of female same-sex relationships into masculine and feminine pairs, coupled with the use of English derived terms to refer to them, is found throughout East and Southeast Asia. Have the forces of capitalism facilitated the dissemination of Western-style gay and lesbian identities throughout the developing world as some theories of transnationalism suggest? Is the emergence of toms and dees over the past twenty-five years a sign that this has occurred in Thailand? Megan Sinnott engages these issues by examining the local culture and historical context of female same-sex eroticism and female masculinity in Thailand. Drawing on a broad spectrum of anthropological literature, Sinnott situates Thai tom and dee subculture within the global trend of increasingly hybridized sexual and gender identities.
Economic and Environmental Sustainability of the Asian Region
Author: Sucha Singh GillPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136197915
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Asian economic development and environmental consequences are not only crucial for the wellbeing of the people, but are of great relevance for the global economy. The ongoing intense debate on carbon emission mitigating strategies for reducing the impact of environmental consequences has undermined the principle of equity and put a question mark on the sustainability of the development process of the most dynamic Asian economies. This volume explores fresh perspectives on the issues of wellbeing, Asian economic development and environmental concerns. The book is organised along six themes: issues in sustainability of Asian agriculture; ecological concerns in theory and practice; core themes in economic development; resource management and policy alternatives; discrimination and socio-economic equity in development; and peasant distress and sustainability of cotton economy. The articles are based on unique quantitative data and a rigorous analytical framework for examining policies for an equitable economic and environmental international regime.
Toms and Dees
Author: Megan SinnottPublisher:
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Category : Gender identity
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A vibrant, growing, and highly visible set of female identities has emerged in Thailand known as tom and dee. A "tom" (from "tomboy") refers to a masculine woman who is sexually involved with a feminine partner, or "dee" (from "lady").
East Asia and Globalization
Author: Samuel S. KimPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742509368
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This clear and timely book presents the first sustained and structured analysis of globalization in the East Asian context, exploring the strategies used by East Asian countries to cope with the forces of globalization. Eschewing both neoliberal OhyperglobalizationO chants and neorealist OglobaloneyO castigation, the authors integrate a broad conceptual framework with region- and country-specific case studies. Specifically, the book poses and addresses three major questions about East AsiaOs globalization. First, it identifies the range of contending conceptualizations of globalization that have underpinned the regionOs changing and contradictory views in the 1990s. Second, the book critically probes the discrepancy between promise and performance_the myths and realities_of East Asian globalization and the complex interaction of challenges and responses. Third, the authors evaluates the impacts and consequences of globalization for East AsiaOs political, economic, social, cultural, ecological, and security development. These questions clarify the often-murky nature, challenges, responses, and consequences of globalization, especially in light of the Asian financial crisis and moves toward recovery.
Global Diffusion and Adoption of Technologies for Knowledge and Information Sharing
Author: Tan, Felix B.Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1466621435
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
"This book provides diverse insights from researchers and practitioners around the world to offer their knowledge on the comparisons of international enterprises, to managers and practitioners to improve business practices and keep an open dialogue about global information management"--Provided by publisher.
Proceedings of AICCE'19
Author: Fadzli Mohamed NazriPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030328163
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1635
Book Description
This book gathers the latest research, innovations, and applications in the field of civil engineering, as presented by leading national and international academics, researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students at the AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2019 (AICCE’19), held in Penang, Malaysia on August 21-22, 2019. The book covers highly diverse topics in the main fields of civil engineering, including structural and earthquake engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and geomatic and construction management. In line with the conference theme, “Transforming the Nation for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, which relates to the United Nations’ 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, it highlights important elements in the planning and development stages to establish design standards beneficial to the environment and its surroundings. The contributions introduce numerous exciting ideas that spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations between various specialists in the field of civil engineering.
ASEAN Economic Bulletin
Author: Index of Conference Proceedings
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Category : Conference proceedings
Languages : en
Pages : 980
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