The Journal of Asian Studies, Vol. 71, No. 1, Feb 2012

 "This is an enjoyable book, excellent for students of anthropology and political science, critical for NGO and development workers, and perfect for an enlightened understanding of contemporary mainland -especially Buddhist- Southeast Asia.  The articles are fluent; the bilbiography is comprehensive, and the index is useful."

 "This is an enjoyable book, excellent for students of anthropology and political science, critical for NGO and development workers, and perfect for an enlightened understanding of contemporary mainland -especially Buddhist- Southeast Asia.  The articles are fluent; the bilbiography is comprehensive, and the index is useful."