Asia : Cultural Politics in the Global Age

by Birch, David; Schirato, Tony; Srivastava, Sanjay

• ISBN13: 9780312293765
• ISBN10: 0312293763
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-03
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This concise introduction to contemporary Asian societies goes beyond the clicheacute;s and stereotypes to explore the cultural dynamics of the region. Bringing together a range of excellent "Asian" experiences, the authors show that there is no one "Asian" culture. They explore the impact of the colonial era and examine how current global trends intersect with local traditions and histories. Drawing upon recent advances in critical communication and cultural studies, the authors survey the politics of the information age, religion, the position of women, sexuality, and ethnic identity. With examples from countries across the region, Asia provides the tools needed to recognize, understand, and discuss Asian cultures and cultural difference.

Author Biography

David Birch is Professor of Communication and Director of the Corporate Citizenship Research Unit at Deakin University.

Tony Schirato is Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Otago.

Sanjay Srivastava is Senior Lecturer in Communication and Cultural Studies at Deakin University.

Table of Contents

The Idea of Asia * Modernity, Postmodernity and Postcoloniality * Globalisation * The Information Age and the Global Economy * The Public Sphere * Religion * Gender and Sexuality * Ethnicity * Asia without Borders

The Idea of Asia * Modernity, Postmodernity and Postcoloniality * Globalisation * The Information Age and the Global Economy * The Public Sphere * Religion * Gender and Sexuality * Ethnicity * Asia without Borders