Johnson, Andrew Alan
Mekong Dreaming
- ISBN 13:
- 9781478010821
- author:
- Johnson, Andrew Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 229mm / 152mm
- Genre:
- Anthropology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mekong River has undergone significant changes in recent years, with major infrastructure projects such as dams altering its course. These developments have had a profound impact on the lives of those living along the river, including the villagers of Ban Beuk on the Thailand-Laos border. Andrew Alan Johnson explores how these changes have affected the relationship between the river and its inhabitants, focusing on the ways in which construction has impacted their world. Through the lens of dreams, migration, new religious practices, and altered ways of living, Johnson examines how people come to terms with the forces that shape their livelihoods, including global markets, remote bureaucrats, and supernatural elements. By shedding light on these complex interactions, Johnson offers a nuanced understanding of the human experience in the face of rapid change.
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