The Intimate Economies of Bangkok: Tomboys, Tycoons, and Avon Ladies in the Global City

by Ara Wilson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520239687
• ISBN13: 9780520239685
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.0"