This book explores the crisis of cultural identity which has
assaulted Asian countries since Western countries began to have a
profound impact on Asia in the nineteenth century. Confronted by
Western 'civilization' and by 'modernity', Asian countries have
been compelled to rethink their identity, and to consider how they
should relate to Western 'civilization' and 'modernity'. The
result, the author argues, has been a redefining by Asian countries
of their own character as nations, and an adaptation of
'civilization' and 'modernity' to their own special conditions.
Asian nations, the author contends, have thereby engaged with the
West and with modernity, but on their own terms, occasionally, and
in various inconsistent ways in which they could assert a sense of
difference, forcing changes in the Western concept of civilization.
Drawing on postmodern theory, the Kyoto School, Confucian and other
traditional Asian thought, and the actual experiences of Asian
countries, especially China and Japan, the author demonstrates that
Asian countries redefining of the concept of civilization in the
course of their quest for an appropriate postmodern national
identity is every bit as key a part of 'the rise of Asia' as
economic growth or greater international political activity."
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Advances in Asia-Pacific Studies |
Release date: |
June 2014 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Chih-Yu Shih
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
246 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-81562-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
Social issues >
General
|
LSN: |
1-138-81562-4 |
Barcode: |
9781138815629 |
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