Chinese Society in Thailand: An Analytical History

by G. William Skinner

A history analyzing the relationship between Thais and Chinese immigrants in Thailand. Published in 1957, it includes a contemporary description of Chinese society in Thailand at a time when China was a newly-emerged major Communist power. This digital edition was derived from ACLS Humanities E-Book's (http: //www.humanitiesebook.org) online version of the same title.

Genres: History

492 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jelly Jinxx · Rating 4 out of 5]

It delves into the Chinese diaspora in Thailand when China was emerging as a Communist power. Skinner's research highlights how the Chinese retained their cultural roots while blending into Thai society, shaping later ideas on cultural assimilation in Southeast Asia. The book's strength lies in its comprehensive scope. Skinner covers economic networks, social structures, family dynamics, and politics. It combines anthropology, demography, geography, history, and sociology, making it truly interdisciplinary. Despite some dated specifics, its focus on cultural adaptation, economic integration, and social change makes it still relevant.

[Takdanai Ketkaew · Rating 3 out of 5]

แปลไม่ค่อยดีเท่าไหร่ ถ้ามีโอกาสอ่านภาษาอังกฤษจะมารีวิวอีกครั้ง

[L · Rating 3 out of 5]

全書將所有華人、中國的、中華、中文一概保留 Chinese、China，還要直排，反人類，應該是以簡體版做底譯出此版本。約略了解是可以的，徵引不少，但略感浮泛，譯者顯然對此段期間歷史用詞不熟悉，也不去查找人物或引文的中文原文。