Globalization and Democratization in Asia : The Construction of Identity (Paperback)--by Catarina Kinnval [2002 Edition] ISBN: 9780415277310

Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. Its status is controversial, however with some viewing it as leading to greater development for all, while others see it as a threat to national cultures and democratic political life. This book shows how simplified such binary views are, and examines how various globalizing forces have affected Asian societies. It discusses the relationship between globalization, identity and democratic developments in Asia both theoretically and empirically, and aims to understand how economic, political and social forces interact and are mutually reinforced in Asian societies. Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. However, its status is controversial, with some viewing it as leading to greater development for all, and others as a threat to national cultures and democratic political life. This book shows how simplified such binary views are and examines how various globalizing forces have affected Asian societies. It discusses the relationship between globalization, identity and democratic developments in Asia both theoretically and empirically, and aims at understanding how economic, political and social forces interact and are mutually reinforced in Asian societies.
This book examines how various globalizing forces have affected Asian societies, discussng the relationship between globalisation, identity and democratic developments in Asia both theoretically and empirically. An interdisciplinary text, this volume shows how simplified views of globalization, that define it as either good or bad, are unhelpful when analysing the impact globalizing forces are having on Asian societies [edited By] Catarina Kinnvall And Kristina Jönsson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Globalization has become the all-inclusive, all -enveloping catchword of our times.