Over a long and productive career, Charles "Biff" Keyes carried out research, taught, and forged links between scholars and institutions in the United States, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
His new memoir illustrates the significance of the Buddhist empha.
An enduring theme in his writing has been the role of Buddhism in everyday life in mainland Southeast Asia.
His work has focused on religious practice, ethnicity and national cultures, transformation of rural society, and political culture.
Over a long and productive career, Charles "Biff" Keyes carried out research, taught, and forged links between scholars and institutions in the United States, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos