Structure and Transformation of East Asian Society - Academic Series of the Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

Author: Li Wen
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: After World War II, East Asian countries did not blindly adopt the Western model but actively explored development paths that suited their own realities, achieving outstanding accomplishments in the process of modernization. The author, from the perspective and viewpoint of East Asia, strives to objectively reflect and scientifically explain the entirely new phenomena and insights provided by the transformation of East Asian society. The entire book revolves around the theme of "The Structure and Transformation of East Asian Society," analyzing and discussing major issues from multiple levels and angles, including East Asian regional consciousness and cultural values, changes in class and social structures, transformations in social network composition, the evolution and adaptation of racial and religious relations, economic and social development imbalances, the rise of civil society, and the status and role of non-governmental organizations. It proposes many unique observations and insightful reflections. East Asian studies are becoming a hot topic in academia, and their importance will continue to manifest over time. This book emphasizes capturing and distilling the unique characteristics and experiences of East Asian political and social development. Exploring political and social development paths that suit their own realities rather than blindly copying the Western model is an important lesson learned by East Asian countries in their development practices after World War II. The authors of this book are all East Asians, and they, from the perspective and viewpoint of East Asia, strive to objectively reflect and scientifically explain the entirely new phenomena and insights provided by the transformation of East Asian society. Some research even takes the West directly as a reference system.