Showing papers in "Journal of Contemporary Asia in 1981"
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors draw together some of the contemporary data which is available so as to besin the identification of the Thai bourgeoisie and find that the bourgeoisie is far more powerful than it was twenty or thirty years ago, and there is an increasing awareness of this amongst the Thai people.
Abstract: In recent years, and especially since the bloody 1976 coup, there have been a number of studies published which have attempted to delineate the class structure of Thai society in the contemporary period While these works have justifiably emphasized the role of imperialist nations (the US particularly) in shaping Thai social structure, it seems to me that such a focus has tended to minimize the power and independence of the local bourgeoisie We find this class portrayed as being little more than a comprador bourgeoisie, lacking the will and the means to act as an independent entity ~ I would suggest that this is a misrepresentation of the real situation, and that an independent (but fractionalized) bourgeoisie does exist However, if one examines the available literature one finds a dearth of information on this class It is now almost thirty years since G William Skinner completed his research on Sino-Thai business groups, and Fred W Riggs' data on military-business alliances was compiled in the late fifties 2 Thus, the prime purpose of this paper is to draw together some of the contemporary data which is available so as to besin the identification of the Thai bourgeoisie Certainly the bourgeoisie is far more powerful than it was twenty or thirty years ago, and there is an increasing awareness o f this amongst the Thai people Since at least the turn of the century, and especially since the overthrow o f the absolute monarchy in 1932, there has been a line of thought, both popular and official, which considers the economy to be dominated by a small group of Sino-Thai businesspeople Most recently, it would seem that if the 'Young Turks ' had managed to remain in power following their coup attempt in the first few days of April 1981, then they would have moved to eradicate what they considered to be a system of monopolies controlling the Thai economy Singled out for special attention were the domestic commercial banks) Indeed, the government they had wanted to overthrow, that led by General Prem Tinsulanonda, had come to power in March 1980 vowing to "suppor t the free election system", but at the same time, to "eliminate any monopolistic prac-
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a sociological analysis of development in Asia, focusing on the socio-economic aspects of the development process, and propose a methodology for developing countries.
Abstract: (1981). Sociologies of development. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 5-18.
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TL;DR: Frank and Wallerstein revisited: A contribution to Brenner's critique as discussed by the authors, which is a contribution to the work of the authors of this paper, in the Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 2, pp 169-188.
Abstract: (1981). Frank and Wallerstein revisited: A contribution to Brenner's critique. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 169-188.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the United States and genocide in East Timor were discussed. But they focused on the United Nations' role in the East Timorese genocide, and not the United Kingdom's role.
Abstract: (1981). The United States and genocide in East Timor. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 44-61.
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TL;DR: In this article, rural labour force and industrial conflict in West Malaysia are discussed. But the authors focus on the rural population and do not consider the industrial conflict. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 271-296.
Abstract: (1981). Rural labour force and industrial conflict in West Malaysia. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 271-296.
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TL;DR: In this paper, social classes, the state and the world system in the transition to socialism are discussed, with a focus on the transition from Maoism to socialism, in the context of contemporary Asia.
Abstract: (1981). Social classes, the state and the world system in the transition to socialism. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 189-207.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the theory and practice of peasant mobilization in South India is discussed, and a discussion of the communist movement and the practice of mobilization in the South Indian peasant movement is presented.
Abstract: (1981). The communist movement and the theory and practice of peasant mobilization in South India. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 487-498.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the struggles over health care in the Peoples' Republic of China and propose a framework for health care reform in the country, which is based on the concept of health care rationing.
Abstract: (1981). Struggles over health care in the Peoples' Republic of China. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 91-103.
TL;DR: In this article, a small factory in Hong Kong is described, where traditional Chinese culture in the small factory of Hong Kong was discussed. But the focus was not on the manufacturing process, but on the people.
Abstract: (1981). ‘Traditional Chinese culture’ in the small factory of Hong Kong. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 413-425.
TL;DR: In this article, employment status in agriculture: A comparative analysis in India is presented. But the analysis is limited to India and does not consider other parts of the world, such as Nepal and Bangladesh.
Abstract: (1981). Employment status in agriculture: A comparative analysis in India. Journal of Contemporary Asia: Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 297-310.