1st Edition

Asian Nationalism

Edited By Michael Leifer Copyright 2000
214 Pages
by Routledge

214 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more
1. Theories of Nationalism. Alternative Models of Nation-Formation Professor Anthony Smith 2. The Changing Faces of Chinese Nationalism. Aspects of Statehood Professor Michael Yahuda 3. Sources of Ethnic Nationalist Tensions in Mainland China Dr Soloman Karmel 4. Post-Nationalist Taiwan Dr Christopher Hughes 5. Nationalism in Japan Professor Ian Nish 6. Communalism, Secularism and Indian National Democracy Professor Lord Desai 7. Peregrinations of Pakistani Nationalism Dr Athar Hussain 8. The Changing Temper of Indonesian Nationalism Professor Michael Leifer 9. Social Capital and the Imagined Community: Democracy and Nationalism in the Philippines 10. Conclusion: Reflections on Asian Nationalism Professor James Mayall

Biography

Michael Leifer