This book is an expert guide to political thought in East Asia -China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan- a region with an ancient tradition of political thought and ever... » 

This book is an expert guide to political thought in East Asia -China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan- a region with an ancient tradition of political thought and ever-growing global influence. Starting with the feudal system of ancient China, the book discusses the rise of Buddhism and the re-emergence of Confucianism as a political force.In the twentieth century, Hahm also considers the May Fourth movement in China, and also how ideas of liberalism, Marxism and nationalism were appropriated and interpreted by East Asian thinkers. Finally, the book analyzes current political thinking in and about East Asia, from identity politics to the Asian Values debate. This fascinating book is a must-read for students of the history and politics of East Asia. «