and foundation for students across the social science disciplines as well as for scholars who are eager to understand the political perspectives on democracy, and their struggle to get there. The much-awaited journey to a consolidated democracy in Thailand is like a roller coaster ride that requires serious commitment of the Thai people towards their king, their society and above all their country. However, Ferrera could have discussed the fact that in spite of intermittent political challenges, the Thai society has remained stable due to the enduring role-played by the monarchs. Today, Thailand is strongly committed to participatory and multiparty democracy based on good governance. How such things have been possible remains a big question.

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书评：Verghese，Ajay。2016. 印度种族暴力的殖民起源 Verghese, Ajay。2016. 印度种族暴力的殖民起源。美国斯坦福：斯坦福大学出版社。273 页。 ISBN 978-0-8047-9813-6

为社会科学学科的学生以及渴望了解民主政治观点的学者以及他们为实现民主而奋斗的基础。期待已久的泰国巩固民主之旅就像坐过山车，需要泰国人民对他们的国王、他们的社会，尤其是他们的国家做出认真的承诺。然而，费雷拉本可以讨论这样一个事实：尽管存在间歇性的政治挑战，但由于君主们的持久角色，泰国社会一直保持稳定。今天，泰国坚定地致力于基于善治的参与性和多党民主。这些事情如何成为可能仍然是一个大问题。