Australia in Asia
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Author: Anthony Milner
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 223
How useful is the idea of Asia? Is the term misleading when used as a rubric for so many different countries, cultures and peoples? What about Australia? In what sense is Australia in Asia? Australia in Asia: Communities of Thought provides a response to these questions rather than simply focusing on the economic structures and processes of the region, it expands the debate to consider Asia in terms of communities of thought. Introductions to seven societies in the Asian region are provided by leading Australian scholars: Geremie Barme on China; Leith Morton on Japan; James Cotton on Korea; Craig Reynolds on Thailand; David Reeves on Indonesia; Anthony Milner on Malaysia; and Judith Brett on Australia. Each attempts to characterise the society concerned, discussing not only its dominant world-views, concepts, and values, but also how each is challenged. Together, these chapters point to the cultural complexity and dynamism of Asia, and to the cultural assertiveness encountered in many parts of the region. Like the two other volumes in the Australia in Asia series, this book will remind the reader that, in seeking a closer engagement with Asia, Australians have underestimated challe
Author: Anthony Milner
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 223
How useful is the idea of Asia? Is the term misleading when used as a rubric for so many different countries, cultures and peoples? What about Australia? In what sense is Australia in Asia? Australia in Asia: Communities of Thought provides a response to these questions rather than simply focusing on the economic structures and processes of the region, it expands the debate to consider Asia in terms of communities of thought. Introductions to seven societies in the Asian region are provided by leading Australian scholars: Geremie Barme on China; Leith Morton on Japan; James Cotton on Korea; Craig Reynolds on Thailand; David Reeves on Indonesia; Anthony Milner on Malaysia; and Judith Brett on Australia. Each attempts to characterise the society concerned, discussing not only its dominant world-views, concepts, and values, but also how each is challenged. Together, these chapters point to the cultural complexity and dynamism of Asia, and to the cultural assertiveness encountered in many parts of the region. Like the two other volumes in the Australia in Asia series, this book will remind the reader that, in seeking a closer engagement with Asia, Australians have underestimated challe
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Anthony Milner
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 223
How useful is the idea of Asia? Is the term misleading when used as a rubric for so many different countries, cultures and peoples? What about Australia? In what sense is Australia in Asia? Australia in Asia: Communities of Thought provides a response to these questions rather than simply focusing on the economic structures and processes of the region, it expands the debate to consider Asia in terms of communities of thought. Introductions to seven societies in the Asian region are provided by leading Australian scholars: Geremie Barme on China; Leith Morton on Japan; James Cotton on Korea; Craig Reynolds on Thailand; David Reeves on Indonesia; Anthony Milner on Malaysia; and Judith Brett on Australia. Each attempts to characterise the society concerned, discussing not only its dominant world-views, concepts, and values, but also how each is challenged. Together, these chapters point to the cultural complexity and dynamism of Asia, and to the cultural assertiveness encountered in many parts of the region. Like the two other volumes in the Australia in Asia series, this book will remind the reader that, in seeking a closer engagement with Asia, Australians have underestimated challe
Author: Anthony Milner
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 223
How useful is the idea of Asia? Is the term misleading when used as a rubric for so many different countries, cultures and peoples? What about Australia? In what sense is Australia in Asia? Australia in Asia: Communities of Thought provides a response to these questions rather than simply focusing on the economic structures and processes of the region, it expands the debate to consider Asia in terms of communities of thought. Introductions to seven societies in the Asian region are provided by leading Australian scholars: Geremie Barme on China; Leith Morton on Japan; James Cotton on Korea; Craig Reynolds on Thailand; David Reeves on Indonesia; Anthony Milner on Malaysia; and Judith Brett on Australia. Each attempts to characterise the society concerned, discussing not only its dominant world-views, concepts, and values, but also how each is challenged. Together, these chapters point to the cultural complexity and dynamism of Asia, and to the cultural assertiveness encountered in many parts of the region. Like the two other volumes in the Australia in Asia series, this book will remind the reader that, in seeking a closer engagement with Asia, Australians have underestimated challe
Australia in Asia
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