"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."
(Religious Studies Review) "Brooke Schedneck writes terrific books. Her latest offering... proves religious tourism and cultural exchange programmes to be worthy of serious scholarly attention."
(Journal of Contemporary Religion) "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."
(SOJOURN: Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia) "[Schedneck] has crafted an extremely novel and insightful perspective on the creation of Buddhism's continuing global influence."
(H-Net) "Brooke Schedneck's monograph is a timely publication, providing rich descriptions of 'modern' Thai Buddhism, temple spaces, and monk behavior in a changing Thailand."
(Tourism Geographies: An International Journal of Tourism Space, Place and Environment) "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."
(Journal of Asian Studies)
