Routledge Contested Citizenship in East Asia - Routledge Sociology Book

Explore the complex evolution of political identity in East Asia with this scholarly work from Routledge Advances in Sociology. This book examines why Western theories of citizenship, such as the Marshallian trajectory of juridical, political, and social rights, do not fully explain the political history of the East Asian region. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how the nineteenth-century debates regarding liberalism and citizenship in Japan and China were impacted by war, colonialism, and various authoritarian governments. The text analyzes the challenges faced when attempting to implement Western-style democratic values and citizenship models in these specific contexts. This academic resource provides a necessary perspective on developmental politics, national unity, and the effects of globalization on social rights. It is an essential read for students and researchers interested in anthropology, sociology, and the unique political trajectories of East Asian nations.