Monash HomeMonash InfoNews and EventsCampuses and Faculties Monash University
Monash University Library
CatalogueResourcesServicesHelpLibrariesAbout us

cover image

The Assembly of the Poor in Thailand : from local struggles to national protest movement 
Bruce D. Missingham.
Published by Silkworm Books (2003)


Book description

On 25 January 1997, a coalition of rural villagers and urban slum dwellers from every region of Thailand commenced a mass demonstration in front of Government House in Bangkok. This became a defining moment in the struggle of the Assembly of the Poor to mobilize and sustain people in their nonviolent attempt to force the government to address their grievances.

This book chronicles the development of a national protest movement, analyzing its origins strategies, and goals within the context of a growing democratic and civil society.

About the Author

Dr. Bruce Missingham is Assistant Lecturer and Coordinator of Graduate Studies of the IDEA Program, Monash University.


Borrow it: Monash University Library members can borrow this book. View the catalogue record for details.

Buy it: This book may be available from the Monash University Bookshops.

 

Other publications by Monash staff -


Need help? Ask a librarian via email, online chat or phone + 61 3 99055054

HelpContactStaff DirectorySitemapSearch
Monash University ABN 12 377 614 012  |  Australian Government Requirements for International Students - CRICOS Provider Number: 00008C  |  Copyright © 1994-2003 Monash University Library - Caution - Privacy - Last updated 5 June, 2009. - Today is 25 November, 2009. 03:47 PM