Culture And Society In The Asia-pacific (pacific Studies)

The societies and cultures of the Asia-Pacific are undergoing enormous changes which have radically altered the life of the average person, making it very different from that of their parents' and grandparents' generations. "Culture and Society in the Asia-Pacific" examines the critical social and cultural factors in the rise of the Asia-Pacific region at the end of the twentieth century. It looks at the tension between tradition and modernity, especially how Western and other Asian cultures have had an impact on traditional cultures. The growing economy in this region plays a significant role in how societies are changing. This volume addresses the issues which affect people's everyday lives, including the family, gender relations, religion, the arts, film, ethnic relations, population migration education, and images of the Pacific.