Cultural politics and Asian values : the tepid war /

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This book surveys the political history and pre-history of the 'Asian values' debate. Barr explores the histories and conceptual essences of the world religions involved in or affected by the debate.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Barr, Michael D.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.
Series:Routledge advances in Asia-Pacific studies ; 6.
Subjects:
Values > East Asia.
Values > Southeast Asia.
HISTORY.
Civilization
Politics and government
Religion
Values
Valeurs (philosophie) > Asie orientale.
Politique et culture > Asie orientale.
East Asia > Civilization.
East Asia > Politics and government.
Southeast Asia > Civilization.
Southeast Asia > Politics and government.
East Asia > Religion.
Southeast Asia > Religion.
Extrême-Orient > Civilisation.
Asie du Sud-Est > Civilisation.
Asie du Sud-Est > Politique et gouvernement.
Asie du Sud-Est > Religion.
East Asia
Southeast Asia
Asie orientale > Civilisation.
Asie orientale > Religion.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Cultural politics; Death of a debate?; A broad history: from Meiji to 'East Asian Miracle'; Narrow histories: Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Mahathir; Confronting China after the end of history; Fin de sicle: 'Democratic Moment', financial crisis and beyond; Values and religions; Of liberalism and other religions; The European legacy: Christianity and liberalism; Islam: of Shari'a and Adat; Caliphs and Rajas; Buddhism: the politics of compassion; Confucianism: humane rites and elite rights; Cultural politics and Asian values.

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