Download or read book Heritage Homes of Thailand written by William Warren and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heritage Homes of Thailand written by William Warren and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides some of the most beautiful historic homes in Thailand accompanied by insightful text telling the story of each one.
Download or read book Houses that Speak to Us written by SEAMEO Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (Bangkok, Thailand) and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Architecture of Thailand written by Nithi Sathāpitānon and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2012 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a history of the country and its cultural influences, this book describes and illustrates a range of structures, from Thai houses to elaborate temples and even crematoriums. It concludes with a look at contemporary Thai architecture and how traditional architecture practices have been adapted to suit modern needs.
Download or read book The Thai House written by Ruethai Chaichongrak and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional houses of Thailand in wood or bamboo are among the most beautiful examples of Southeast Asian vernacular architecture. Using a prefabricated modular system, such houses could be taken down and rebuilt in new locations in an era when land was still abundant. The book not only traces the history of the Thai house but also explains the building process and the beliefs and complex ceremonies with accompany their construction. Beautiful photographs and authoritative texts make this book an invaluable treatise on the Thai House. 395 colour & 55 b/w illustrations
Download or read book The Spirit Houses of Thailand written by Peter Reichart and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Materializing Thailand written by Penny Van Esterik and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thailand has become well known throughout the world for wonderful cuisine, great package holidays, sumptuous temples and textiles. Noticeably absent from glossy tourist brochures but equally well known throughout the Western world is Thailand's seedier side - the world of child exploitation, rampant prostitution and AIDS. Thailand maintains its appeal by slipping the ugly and painful out of sight and by promoting women as exotic visual icons through beauty contests, state rituals and the sex trade. This book explores the construction of gender in Thailand and in particular the role Bangkok plays in establishing gender relations for the whole of the country. It examines the historical and cultural processes underlying Thai public culture, including historical theme parks. The author demonstrates how the materiality of the Thai world shapes gender relations and how Buddhism discourages essentialisms, including fixed binary gender identities. Throughout the book, appearances are shown to be critically important, and the essentialism of gender is maintained through display, public presentations, and everyday material practices. Anyone wishing to understand the complexity of Thailand will find this book provides a highly readable and insightful analysis.
Download or read book Chinese Houses written by Ronald G. Knapp and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture "Book of the Year" Award! Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the flexibility, adaptability, and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of traditional craftsmen. Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historic images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of amazing range and resilience.
Download or read book Metro Manila Street Map written by Asiatype, Incorporated and published by Asiatype, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Thailand written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thailand, also known as the Land of Smiles, is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia with a rich culture and history. Located predominantly on the Indochinese Peninsula, Thailand is bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The country has a population of approximately 69 million people, with Bangkok serving as its capital and largest city. It is known for its stunning beaches, ancient temples, delicious cuisine, bustling cities, and friendly people. Thailand is largely influenced by Buddhism, which is reflected in its culture and architecture. Thai culture is deeply rooted in traditional rituals, ceremonies, and festivals. The country is also known for its unique art forms, such as Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), traditional dance and music, and beautiful handicrafts. With its tropical climate and diverse geography, Thailand is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, with tourism being a significant contributor to the country's economy.
Download or read book Managing Intermediate Size Cities written by M. Romanos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am both pleased and honored to introduce this book to readers, and I want to take a few moments to explain why. Michael Romanos and Christopher Auffrey have produced a volume which will be of immense value to several different types of people. Planners and other specialists concerned with the development of the Southeast Asian region and the issues and opportunities associated with urban growth and sustainable development will find much to interest them in this book. But the book, I believe, has much wider appeal, and that is what I want to touch on briefly here. The University of Cincinnati, where Michael, Chris, and I work, is attempting to globalize itself - to develop its institutional capacity for international activities, to infuse its curriculum with international themes, and to promote and increase global competence among its graduates. Many American universities are doing this, of course. In the process, we are seeing some very interesting experiments in pedagogy, as faculty look for "learning moments" in new and sometimes exotic places. Michael, Chris, and their colleagues have, it seems to me, developed an outstanding model for learning across national and cultural boundaries. In the chapters which follow, you will read the results of their work. What will be less apparent, however, is the process by which that work was produced.
Download or read book The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Homes through World History 3 volumes written by James M. Steele and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-03-30 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The house, throughout history, in every place in the world, has been built to provide shelter from the elements. The dwellings that have resulted are as different as the people that have built them, the social norms that prevailed at the time and place in which they were built and the natural environment that they adapted to. Studying them now in a comprehensive way allows us to understand the social, political, economic and religious conditions that existed for their inhabitants. They are a three-dimensional record of culture. Twenty-four pages of color images, along with black and white images through three volumes, illustrate the homes of people throughout the world. The volumes cover ancient times to the late Middle Ages, the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution, and the Post-Industrial Revolution to the Present.
Download or read book Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 c of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 written by United States. Internal Revenue Service and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Asia s Legendary Hotels written by William Warren and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring over 370 artful photographs and insightful commentary, this book is an exploration of the most magnificent and opulent hotels across the Asia-Pacific region. Asia, and its many splendid countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, prides itself on being a destination. It has a rich history, and a part of that history is the magnificent travel accommodations that sprang up to cater to the western traveler. Presented with more spectacular photos and rare archival images, Asia's Legendary Hotels features some of Asia's most significant luxury hotels, locals renowned for their monumental history and superb levels of service and luxury. No literary hotel nor colonial hotel is left out of the mix, from the Raffles Hotel in Singapore to the Ananda in the Himalayas. This book captures the romance of travel from days gone by, when the journey itself was as much of an adventure as the destination. Featured Asian hotels include: The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong The Taj Maal Palace and Tower, India Dwarika's Hotel, Nepal Grand Hotel, Sri Lanka The Strand, Myanmar The Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia Hotel Majestic, Vietnam Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Malaysia The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore And many more…
Download or read book The Complete Travel Guide for Thailand written by YouGuide and published by Youguide International BV. This book was released on with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Travel Guide Series" offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.
Download or read book Heritage Tourism written by Hyung Yu Park and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heritage tourism has become an increasingly significant component of the global tourism industry, particularly in countries striving to diversify away from sea, sand and sun. This growth has had profound influences on the presentation and representation of both tangible and intangible heritage within tourism context. The concept of heritage continues to evolve with its fast-changing political, economic and socio-cultural surroundings. Therefore it is essential that heritage tourism engages with the new form of globalised communities and societies, which have become more assimilated to each other but yet strive to sustain their own distinctive locality. This book aims to offer a thorough critical examination and systematic evaluation of the unique dynamics of heritage and tourism development from both social sciences and management perspectives. It incorporates both global and local perspectives in theorising and managing heritage tourism. While focusing on reviewing and analysing key academic concepts and debates including authenticity, commodification, globalisation and heritage interpretation, this book also discusses and evaluates topical issues such as sustainable development, marketing strategies and digital technologies including social media. It theoretically locates heritage discourses in the analysis of heritage tourism development and management drawing on various perspectives, from tourism, heritage studies, sociology, anthropology, politics and geography to management and marketing studies. Including case studies of topical concerns, controversies and challenges it will encourage readers to develop a new and insightful understanding of the dialectical relationship between heritage and tourism development. This book is essential reading for students studying tourism, heritage studies, cultural studies as well as related disciplines.
Download or read book Protecting Siam s Heritage written by Christopher John Baker and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cultural heritage of Siam is exceptionally rich and distinctive. As everywhere, this heritage is under threat--from the pace of change, from the demands of tourism, from mismanagement, and from neglect. This book is the first to examine the value of Siam's heritage and the need to protect it. These nineteen essays are written by pioneers of conservation over the last generation and by the activists of today.
