Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 5
3. Acknowledgments 7
4. Preface 9
5. Chapter 1: Introduction 11
6. Chapter 2: Social And Cultural Context 19
7. Chapter 3: Political Institutions At The Grassroots 35
8. Chapter 4: Political Institutions: Provincial And Central Government 55
9. Chapter 5: Conceptual Change And Institutional Innovation 83
10. Chapter 6: Conclusion: Culture And Power In A Comparative Perspective 105
11. Appendix I: Varieties Of Nai And Phrai 111
12. Appendix II Reign Dates Of Kings Mentioned In The Text 115
13. Bibliography 117