Asia Past and Present (Paperback)

Peter P. Wan

ISBN 10: 1118955188 / ISBN 13: 9781118955185

Editore: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken, 2021

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Paperback. A wide-ranging introduction to the multi-faceted history of Asiafrom early origins to the present Asia Past and Present is an expansive survey of the social, political, and economic history of the continent from the Paleolithic era to the early 21st century. As there is no physically discrete continent, rather an arbitrary division of the Eurasian landmass, this book focuses on terrain that encompasses India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, and Southeast Asiathe area which most modern scholars identify as Asia. Offering broad chronological and topical coverage of Asia, this book examines subjects including written languages, religions and philosophies, concepts of monarchy, militarism, independence and nation building, and more. Particular focus is placed on the varying levels of influence the core cultures of India and China have had on the continent in a multitude of socio-political areas. Historical dialogues of how colonies, later emerging nations, blended traditional Asian culture and Western political and economic models of modernization complement contemporary discussions of globalization, nuclear tensions, and growing demands for greater individual freedom. Written in an engaging, accessible style, this book: Covers of a wide range of topics, perspectives, geographic regions, and time periodsHighlights India and China as the pre 19th century cultural cores of AsiaPresents a relatable political-cultural narrative frameworkDiscusses contemporary themes including gender, sexual orientation, the environment, and Western and Islamic influence on Asian cultureIncludes coverage of commonly underrepresented regions such as the Himalayan nations, Maldives, and New Guinea Asia Past and Present: A Brief History is a valuable resource for undergraduate courses where Asian cultures are introduced, and in courses on Asian politics, diplomacy, environmental issues, and socio-economics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Asia Past and Present (Paperback)
• Editore: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1118955188
• ISBN 13: 9781118955185
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: new

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A wide-ranging introduction to the multi-faceted history of Asia—from early origins to the present

Asia Past and Present is an expansive survey of the social, political, and economic history of the continent from the Paleolithic era to the early 21^st century. As there is no physically discrete continent, rather an arbitrary division of the Eurasian landmass, this book focuses on terrain that encompasses India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, and Southeast Asia—the area which most modern scholars identify as Asia.

Offering broad chronological and topical coverage of Asia, this book examines subjects including written languages, religions and philosophies, concepts of monarchy, militarism, independence and nation building, and more. Particular focus is placed on the varying levels of influence the core cultures of India and China have had on the continent in a multitude of socio-political areas. Historical dialogues of how colonies, later emerging nations, blended traditional Asian culture and Western political and economic models of modernization complement contemporary discussions of globalization, nuclear tensions, and growing demands for greater individual freedom. Written in an engaging, accessible style, this book:

• Covers of a wide range of topics, perspectives, geographic regions, and time periods
• Highlights India and China as the pre 19^th century cultural cores of Asia
• Presents a relatable political-cultural narrative framework
• Discusses contemporary themes including gender, sexual orientation, the environment, and Western and Islamic influence on Asian culture
• Includes coverage of commonly underrepresented regions such as the Himalayan nations, Maldives, and New Guinea

Asia Past and Present: A Brief History is a valuable resource for undergraduate courses where Asian cultures are introduced, and in courses on Asian politics, diplomacy, environmental issues, and socio-economics.

Informazioni sugli autori

PETER P. WAN, PHD, was Full Professor of American Language and Literature at East China Normal University, Shanghai, and visiting scholar at Harvard University. Now retired, he is a three-time recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship and author of World History: A Concise Thematic Arrangement.

THOMAS D. REINS, PHD, is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Chapman University, California, USA. He has written numerous articles, book chapters, encyclopedia entries, and reviews in publications including Modern Asia Studies, China Review International and Journal of Asian Studies. He is currently working on a book dealing with the consequences of the modernization of Asia, Transforming Asia.

Peter P. Wan, PHD, was Full Professor of American Language and Literature at East China Normal University, Shanghai, and visiting scholar at Harvard University. Now retired, he is a three-time recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship
Thomas D. Reins, PHD, is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Chapman University, California, USA.