Asian Nationalism.
Title:
Asian Nationalism.
Author:
Leifer, Michael.
ISBN:
9780203467749
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (214 pages)
Contents:
Book Cover -- Title -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Theories of nationalism: alternative models of nation formation -- The changing faces of Chinese nationalism: the dimensions of statehood -- Ethnic nationalism in mainland China -- Post-nationalist Taiwan -- Nationalism in Japan -- Communalism, secularism and the dilemma of Indian nationhood -- Peregrinations of Pakistani nationalism -- The changing temper of Indonesian nationalism -- Social capital and the imagined community: democracy and nationalism in the Philippines -- Nationalism and the international order: the Asian experience -- Index.
Abstract:
Asian Nationalism brings together internationally renowned experts in the field analysing current theories of nationalism. Featuring detailed chapter case-studies on Pakistan, China, Japan, Taiwan, India, Indonesia and the Philippines, this book provides a good balance of theoretical and empirical material. Completely up-to-date, this book will be invaluable for scholars of both Asian Studies and Politics. Key issues covered include: theories of nationalism the changing faces of Chinese nationalism Indian National Democracy the imagined community reflections on Asian nationalism.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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