Title page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Table and figures; Introduction; 1 The idea of Asia; 2 Modernity, postmodernity and postcoloniality; 3 Globalisation; 4 The information age and the global economy; 5 The public sphere; 6 Religion; 7 Gender and sexuality; 8 Ethnicity; 9 Asia without borders; Glossary; Bibliography; Index
Summary
Understanding contemporary Asian societies and cultures is not merely a matter of knowing when to bow and how low. This title looks beyond the cliches and stereotypes to explore the cultural dynamics of the region
Drawing upon advances in critical communication and cultural studies, the authors engage with the cultural politics of information and the public sphere, diasporic movements, religion, the position of women, masculinity and sexuality, providing insights into contemporary Asian culture
Notes
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-210) and index
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Originally published 2001 xiii., 225 p. :ill. ;22 cm 1864489901
