Buddhist Fury: Religion and Violence in Southern Thailand - Paperback

by Michael K. Jerryson (Author)

Buddhist violence is not a well-known concept. In fact, it is generally considered an oxymoron. An image of a Buddhist monk holding a handgun or the idea of a militarized Buddhist monastery tends to stretch the imagination; yet these sights exist throughout southern Thailand.

Author Biography

Michael Jerryson is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Youngstown State University.