Asia: Cultural Politics in the Global Age

Asia: Cultural Politics in the Global Age
ISBN-10
0312293763
ISBN-13
9780312293765
Series
Asia
Category
Social Science
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
2001-11-03
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Authors
Sanjay Srivastava, David Birch, Tony Schirato

Description

This concise introduction to contemporary Asian societies goes beyond the clichés and stereotypes to explore the cultural dynamics of the region. Bringing together a range of excellent "Asian" experiences, the authors show that there is no one "Asian" culture. They explore the impact of the colonial era and examine how current global trends intersect with local traditions and histories. Drawing upon recent advances in critical communication and cultural studies, the authors survey the politics of the information age, religion, the position of women, sexuality, and ethnic identity. With examples from countries across the region, Asia provides the tools needed to recognize, understand, and discuss Asian cultures and cultural difference.

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