The Routledge Handbook of Nationalism in East and Southeast Asia

This handbook provides a comprehensive survey of the formation and transformation of nationalism in 15 East and Southeast Asian countries, offering new perspectives on studying Asian history, society, culture, and politics. It highlights the latest developments in the field and contributes to our knowledge and understanding of nationalism and nation-building.

Format: Hardback
Length: 612 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive handbook provides a thorough exploration of the formation and transformation of nationalism across 15 East and Southeast Asian countries. Written by a team of international scholars from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, this volume offers fresh insights into the study of Asian history, society, culture, and politics, offering readers a unique lens through which to comprehend the complex relationships between these countries and their global counterparts.

The handbook highlights the latest developments in the field and contributes to our understanding of nationalism and nation-building. It examines a wide range of topics, including theoretical considerations on nationalism and internationalism, the formation of nationalism and national identity in the colonial and postcolonial eras, the interplay between traditional culture, religion, ethnicity, education, gender, technology, sport, and nationalism, the influence of popular culture on nationalism, and politics, policy, and national identity.

Through illustrative examples and case studies, the handbook demonstrates how nationalism has played a pivotal role in shaping the borders between East and Southeast Asian nations and how it continues to reemerge in the twenty-first century to shape the region and the world. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of nationalism in Asia and its global implications.

The Routledge Handbook of Nationalism in East and Southeast Asia is a testament to the rich and diverse scholarship in the field and will be of great interest to researchers, academics, and policymakers alike.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367629205