Warren Cohen reviews the role of the United States in East Asia
over the past century, making a convincing case for American
influence in Asia as generally positive. He illustrates specific
ways in which American culture has affected Asians, from forms of
government to entertainment, and offers valuable insights into the
nature of cultural exchange. Americanization was most successful
when Asians freely adopted cultural elements, while efforts to
impose values generally failed, notably in the Philippines. And in
a fascinating and eye-opening assessment of the "Asianization" of
America, Cohen observes that Asian influences in food, film, music,
medicine, and religion are now woven deeply--and permanently--into
the American fabric. Indeed, Asians are changing American identity
itself: by mid-century, approximately one in ten Americans will
boast Asian ancestry.
In this lively look at the cultural bonds that continue to
shape the relationship between East Asians and Americans, Cohen
invites us to ponder the past and envision the future as the
"American century" gives way to one with a decidedly more Asian
focus.
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