1st Edition
Understanding the Political Culture of Hong Kong: The Paradox of Activism and Depoliticization The Paradox of Activism and Depoliticization
By Wai Man Lam
Copyright 2004
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book challenges the widely held belief that Hong Kong's political culture is one of indifference. The term "political indifference" is used to suggest the apathy, naivete, passivity, and utilitarianism of Hong Kong's people toward political life. Taking a broad historical look at political participation in the former colony, Wai-man Lam argues that this is not a valid view and demonstrates... Read more
Introduction: Hong Kong, Rethinking Political Activism; 1. A Critique of the Claims on Political Indifference; 2. An Alternative Understanding of Political Participation; 3. A Multiple Case Interpretive Approach; 4. Rebutting the Minimal Political Participation Claim; 5. Rediscovering Politics: Hong Kong between 1949 and 1959; 6. Rediscovering Politics: Hong Kong in the 1960s; 7. Rediscovering Politics: Hong Kong in the 1970s; 8. Political Discourses and Political Activism; 9. The Culture of Depoliticization and Political Activism; 10. Conclusion; Epilogue
Biography
Lam Wai-Man
