It may be tempting to view political development and democratization in East Asia from a global view and conclude that the contours of democracy will converge throughout the world. However, a close examination of the cultural and economic development of Asian societies suggests a contrary picture. The story of Asia is one of political and economic survival, in which political elites sought to legitimate their authority through the use of both traditional and modern symbols. Traditional communitarian values and the modern symbols of economic growth and materialism coexist in Asian political...
It may be tempting to view political development and democratization in East Asia from a global view and conclude that the contours of democracy wi...
This collection gives voice to the peoples and groups impacted by globalization as they seek to negotiate their identities, language use, and territorial boundaries within a larger global context. Rather than viewing globalization as one-dimensional (i.e., cultural, economic, or political), the approaches taken by the authors reflect a nuanced and multifaceted discussion of globalization that integrates all three perspectives.They explore identity, boundaries, language use, and other issues in the context of specific temporal and spatial contexts.
This collection gives voice to the peoples and groups impacted by globalization as they seek to negotiate their identities, language use, and territor...
