Tort, Custom, and Karma: Globalization and Legal Consciousness in Thailand

by David M. Engel and Jaruwan Engel

Book Overview

Diverse societies are now connected by globalization, but how do ordinary people feel about law as they cope day-to-day with a transformed world? Tort, Custom, and Karma examines how rapid societal changes, economic development, and integration into global markets have affected ordinary people's perceptions of law, with a special focus on the narratives of men and women who have suffered serious injuries in the province of Chiangmai, Thailand.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804763828
• ISBN13: 9780804763820
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Stanford Law Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"