East Meets West: Civilizational Encounters and the Spirit of Capitalism in East Asia (Social Sciences in Asia)

Over the past few decades, East Asia developments in terms of production, population and trade have shown remarkable dynamics. Ensuing changes in these regions of non-Western civilization are commonly interpreted in terms of a successful adaptation of modernity. However, experiences such as the regional crisis in 1997 and the tragic incident of September 2001 more than ever ask for more intensive civilizational dialogues, and urge us to carefully consider the implications of capitalist development in the East Asian context(s). This book deals with the issues of Asian values, civilizational encounters between East and West, and the development of capitalism and its culture in East Asian countries. Its focus on inter-civilizational exchanges and the intricate interplays between civilizational and capitalist dynamics helps us to better understand our human story and history. Contents 6 Acknowledgements 8 Introduction (Kyong-Dong Kim and Hyun-Chin) 10 PART ONE CIVILIZATIONAL ENCOUNTERS 20 Chapter One Reflections upon the Dilemmas of Civilization: The Wisdom of Yin-Yang Dialectics (Kyong-Dong Kim) 22 Chapter Two How the East and the West Shall Meet (Nan Lin) 44 Chapter Three What the West Has Learned from the East in the Twentieth Century (Andrzej Flis) 80 Chapter Four Modernization: Westernization vs. Nationalism: A Historical Overview of the Japanese Case (Akihiro Ishikawa) 102 Chapter Five The Role of Human Sciences in the Dialogue among Civilizations (Syed Farid Alatas) 112 PART TWO THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM IN EAST ASIA 128 Chapter Six Asian Values in Capitalist Development Revisited (Jonghoe Yang and Hyun-Chin) 130 Chapter Seven Beyond the "Japanese Style of Management"?: Transformation of the Capitalist Spirit in Japan Today (Pil-Dong Kim) 146 Chapter Eight New Trend of Capitalist Culture in Korea: The Spirit of Entrepreneurs and Engineers (Yi-Jong Suh) 164 Chapter Nine The Emerging Capitalist Spirit of Private Enterprises in China: "Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics" (Seung-Wook Baek) 184 Chapter Ten The Culture of Capitalist Development in East Asia (Kyong-Dong Kim) 202 Contributors 218 Index 224 9789004160217 Ch. 1. Reflections Upon The Dilemmas Of Civilization : The Wisdom Of Yin-yang Dialectics / Kyong-dong Kim -- Ch. 2. How The East And The West Shall Meet / Nan Lin -- Ch. 3. What The West Has Learned From The East In The Twentieth Century / Andrzej Flis -- Ch. 4. Modernization : Westernization Vs. Nationalism : A Historical Overview Of The Japanese Case / Akihiro Ishikawa -- Ch. 5. The Role Of Human Sciences In The Dialogue Among Civilizations / Syed Farid Alatas -- Ch. 6. Asian Values In Capitalist Development Revisited / Jonghoe Yang And Hyun-chin Lim -- Ch. 7. Beyond The 'japanese Style Of Management? : Transformation Of The Capitalist Spirit In Japan Today / Pil-dong Kim -- Ch. 8. New Trend Of Capitalist Culture In Korea : The Spirit Of Entrepreneurs And Engineers / Yi-jong Suh -- Ch. 9. The Emerging Capitalist Spirit Of Private Enterprises In China : Capitalism With Chinese Characteristics / Seung-wook Baek -- Ch. 10. The Culture Of Capitalist Development In East Asia / Kyong-dong Kun. Edited By Kyong-dong Kim And Hyun-chin Lim. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.