Protecting Siam"s Heritage
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The cultural heritage of Siam is exceptionally rich and distinctive. As everywhere, this heritage is under threat from the pace of change and from the demands of tourism, mismanagement, and 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. Chris Baker, with Pasuk Phongpaichit, is the translator of the great folk epic, The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen.