India-Thailand Cultural Interactions: Glimpses fron the Past to Present: Glimpses from the Past to Present

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Lipi Ghosh

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st ed. 2017

• ISBN: 9789811038532

• Pages: 224

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches

• Weight: [Not Provided]

About the Book

This insightful volume explores the rich cultural interactions between India and Thailand, two historically significant countries in the Southeast Asian region. For the first time, a comprehensive discussion on both historical and contemporary cultural exchanges between India and Thailand has been brought together in this book. In the context of the contemporary concept of "Asianization," understanding the cultural exchange within Asia is becoming an increasingly important area of study.

The chapters in this volume present contributions from esteemed scholars from both India and Thailand, focusing on diverse areas of cultural exchange, including religion, art, artifacts, clothing, and music—particularly Indian classical music. Additionally, the book delves into shared culinary traditions and examines the contemporary use of these shared cultural elements in the cultural diplomacy of both nations. Written in a lucid and accessible style, the book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the deep-rooted cultural connections between India and Thailand.

This volume is essential for academics and researchers in fields such as cultural studies, Asian studies, development studies, modern Asian history, and for policy makers and general readers interested in understanding the evolving cultural dynamics of this important region.