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The Intimate Economies of Bangkok: Tomboys, Tycoons, and Avon Ladies in the Global City
Ara Wilson
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Paperback. Bangkok has been at the frontier of capitalism's drive into the global south for three decades. Rapid development has profoundly altered public and private life in Thailand. In her provocative study of contemporary commerce in Bangkok, the author captures the intimate effects of the global economy in this vibrant city. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 b/w photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
Bangkok has been at the frontier of capitalism's drive into the global south for three decades. Rapid development has profoundly altered public and private life in Thailand. In her provocative study of contemporary commerce in Bangkok, Ara Wilson captures the intimate effects of the global economy in this vibrant city. "The Intimate Economies of Bangkok" is a multifaceted portrait of the intertwining of identities, relationships, and economics during Bangkok's boom years. Using innovative case studies of women's and men's participation in a range of modern markets - department stores, go-go bars, a popular downtown mall, a telecommunications company, and the ... Read more
Bangkok has been at the frontier of capitalism's drive into the global south for three decades. Rapid development has profoundly altered public and private life in Thailand. In her provocative study of contemporary commerce in Bangkok, Ara Wilson captures the intimate effects of the global economy in this vibrant city. "The Intimate Economies of Bangkok" is a multifaceted portrait of the intertwining of identities, relationships, and economics during Bangkok's boom years. Using innovative case studies of women's and men's participation in a range of modern markets - department stores, go-go bars, a popular downtown mall, a telecommunications company, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520239685
SKU
V9780520239685
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About Ara Wilson
Ara Wilson is Associate Professor of Women's Studies at Ohio State University.
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