"'A significant contribution to Thai political studies... a major scholarly achievement. Connors has clearly mastered the fundamental literature on the politics and political thought in modern Thailand and lays out the result with admirable vigour and clarity.' Professor Robert H. Taylor, SOAS, in Asian Affairs 'A wonderfully constructed and thought-provoking account... It reflects a deep engagement with Thai language material and, through the careful use of political and social theory, weaves this material into a coherent narrative of the long-term development of democratic ideology... this book is bound to prompt ongoing debate and discussion.' Dr Andrew Walker, Australian National University, in the Journal of Contemporary Asia"
