Fwd: Journal of Lao Studies, Vol. 2 No. 1 (2011)

[Randy LaPolla]

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> From: Center for Lao Studies <laolanxang at laostudies.org>
> Date: 7 February 2011 5:41:14 AM GMT+08:00
> To: Randy LaPolla <R.LaPolla at latrobe.edu.au>
> Subject: Journal of Lao Studies, Vol. 2 No. 1 (2011)
> Reply-To: "laolanxang at laostudies.org" <laolanxang at laostudies.org>
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> February 2011
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> Sabaydii, 
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> On behalf of the Center for Lao Studies, we are pleased to announce the next issue of the Journal of Lao Studies (JLS, Volume 2 Issue 1). Since the launch of JLS in early 2010, we have had an overwhelmingly positive response from all fronts-from our Lao Studies contributors to loyal readers, including graduate students, Asian American studies professors, NGO workers and Lao Studies enthusiasts.
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> Our featured essays include Grabowsky and Tappe's "Important Kings of Laos," which provides an analytical overview of kingship, nationalism, and the importance of Lao Kings to the current political situation. Mitchell's review article, on Waeng Phalangwan's Lao-Isan perspective on the Lukthung music genre, highlights the Isan ethno and regional empowerment through the power of music in the midst of a strong Central Thai domination; and finally our last essay from Southiseng and Walsh's fieldwork research reveals the state of the labor force in the growing tourist industry of a UNESCO World Heritage City, Luang Phrabang. Also included in this issue are an interview with Dr. Grant Evans conducted by Dr. Boike Rehbein and three book reviews-all within the scope of Lao Studies.
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> Our gratitude goes out to our main editors, Drs. Justin McDaniel and Vatthana Pholsena, CLS board, advisory board, and editorial board members, contributors, reviewers, and supporters of JLS. Without them this one-of-a-kind journal devoted to Lao Studies would not exist.
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> Xok Dii and enjoy!
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> Sincerely,
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> Vinya Sysamouth, Ph.D.
> CLS Executive Director
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> TABLE OF CONTENTS (JLS, Volume 2 Issue 1)  
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> To view the articles, please visit: 
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> Articles
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> "Important Kings of Laos": Translation and Analysis of a Lao Cartoon Pamphlet	Abstract PDF
> Volker Grabowsky,	 Oliver Tappe	1-44
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> Study of Tourism and Labour in Luang Prabang ProvinceNittana Southiseng,	 John Christopher Walsh	Abstract PDF
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> 45-65
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> Review Article: Waeng Phalangwan - A Lao-Isan Perspective on Thai Lukthung	
> Abstract PDF
> James Mitchell	66-96
> Interviews
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> Interview with Grant Evans	PDF
> Boike Rehbein	97-107
> Reviews
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> Briggs, Thomas Leo. Cash on Delivery: CIA Special Operations During the Secret War in Laos. Rockville, Maryland: Rosebank Press, 2009. 366 pp.	PDF
> Ian G Baird	108-116
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> Tappe, Oliver. Geschichte, Nationsbildung und Legitimationspolitik in Laos. Untersuchungen zur laotischen Historiographie und Ikonographie, Berlin: LIT, 2008. 394pp.	PDF
> Boike Rehbein	117-119
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> Evans, Grant. The Last Century of Lao Royalty: A Documentary History. Chiang Mai: Silkworm Books, 2009. pp. 430+xv.
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> Justin McDaniel	120-123
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