Religious Tourism in Northern Thailand

"The results of the long-term fieldwork presented within this volume is invaluable: Schedneck has offered a truly commendable window into not only the relationship ofreligion and tourism in Chiang Mai, but more broadly into Thai Buddhist monastic culture."

"Brooke Schedneck writes terrific books. Her latest offering... proves religious tourism and cultural exchange programmes to be worthy of serious scholarly attention."

"With Schedneck’s expertise in religious studies and drawing from her own encounters with Buddhism in Chiang Mai, the book offers a refreshingly honest perspective on the subject...Moreover, the lucid writing style of the author makes the book easy to follow and thus useful to readers with some interest in Chiang Mai."

"[Schedneck] has crafted an extremely novel and insightful perspective on the creation of Buddhism’s continuing global influence."

"Brooke Schedneck's monograph is a timely publication, providing rich descriptions of 'modern' Thai Buddhism, temple spaces, and monk behavior in a changing Thailand."

"The book is well researched; it provides rich descriptions of local perspectives and experiences in situating Buddhism within the global landscape. Schedneck has provided close examination of the complexities and intricacies of the encounters between Buddhist monks and foreign tourists. Her theoretical innovation and analytical focus are valuable contributions to many academic fields, including religious studies, cultural studies, anthropology and global studies."

"Schedneck is the single best guide to the advantages and problems with seeking ‘spiritual’ guidance in Northern Thailand. There is no other book quite like this."

"This provocative book challenges stereotypical approaches to the study of Thai Buddhism and especially to who the monks themselves are."