German-East Asian Encounters and Entanglements: Affinity in Culture and Politics Since 1945

This book explores transnational encounters and entanglements between Germany and East Asia since 1945, highlighting their sociopolitical and cultural connections through various media. It emphasizes how they have negotiated their differences and cooperated towards common goals, revealing a high degree of affinity in many areas. The volume presents 12 chapters by scholars from different fields, covering cultural and sociopolitical topics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Since 1945, Germany and East Asia have experienced a remarkable transformation in their transnational relations, marked by unprecedented global connections between the two regions. This comprehensive volume explores the multifaceted sociopolitical and cultural interactions between Germany and East Asia during this period, emphasizing their dynamic and evolving relations.

The cultural exchange between Germany and East Asia has witnessed a significant surge in recent years, driven by the remarkable economic growth of East Asian economies. In examining their complex and ever-changing relations, this volume highlights how Germany and East Asia have navigated their differences while often collaborating towards common goals in addressing the challenges of the contemporary world.

Despite their long-standing historical disparities, post-1945 relations between Germany and East Asia reveal a surprising degree of affinity in numerous areas. To illustrate the profound impact that these interactions have had on each other, this volume presents 12 chapters authored by scholars from diverse fields such as history, sociology, literature, music, and film. These chapters cover a wide range of topics, including cultural exchanges such as German and Swiss writers on East Asia, Japanese writers on Germany, German commemorative culture in Korea, Beethoven's influence in China, metal music in Germany and Japan, diary films on Japan, and sociopolitical issues such as Sino-East German diplomacy, Germans and Korean democracy, and Japanese and Korean communities in Germany.

By delving into these diverse topics, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex and multifaceted relationship between Germany and East Asia since 1945. It sheds light on the ways in which these two regions have influenced and shaped each other's cultures, societies, and political landscapes, contributing to a richer and more interconnected global community.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367633974