Social theory in contemporary Asia

Description

"Philosophical debates around individualization and the implications for intimacy, reflexivity and identity have occupied a central part of social and cultural theorizing in the West in the last decade. In fact, late modernity has become conspicuously engaged with issues of intimacy, reflexivity and identity. The author analyses the relevance of these debates in the context of contemporary Asia and combines an analysis of significant social theorists including Beck, Giddens, Bourdieu, McNay, Adkins, and Ong with an application of these debates to social, political and cultural contexts. Drawing on empirical research, case studies, global reports, media and academic literature, the book provides a relevant, wide-ranging and contemporary analysis of the debates on Asian culture and society." -- Publisher's information.

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Series Statement

• Routledge advances in sociology -- 51

Other Editions

• Social Theory in Contemporary AsiaPaperbackRoutledge2011-03-16
• Social theory in contemporary AsiaRoutledge2010
• Social Theory in Contemporary AsiaTaylor & Francis Group2010-01-01
• Social Theory in Contemporary AsiaRoutledge2010-01-01
• Social Theory in Contemporary AsiaTaylor & Francis Group2010-01-01
• Social Theory in Contemporary AsiaTaylor & Francis Group2010-01-01
• Social Theory in Contemporary AsiaTaylor & Francis Group2010-01-01