The the rise of China, nationalism, popular memory, and regional dynamics in Northeast Asia Lie, John. creator text bibliography miu Ann Arbor, MI Association for Asian Studies c2018 2018 monographic eng

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126 p. : ill. We are worried about China's emergence as an economic giant and military power that may upset the regional and, indeed, the global status quo. Much more mercurial, however, and therefore more frightening, is that riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma known as North Korea, with its alternate launching of rhetorical fusillades and long-range missiles. And what has happened to Japan, that once mighty economic engine now reduced to a source of bleak news about stagnation and malaise? Then there is South Korea, manufacturer of such technologically advanced products as smartphones, and lately a generator of transnational fads ranging from snail cream to K-pop. Going beyond these standard scripts, The Dream of East Asia presents a framework for understanding contemporary Northeast Asia, focusing on the countries that comprise our conventional understanding of what we call East Asia--namely, China, Taiwan, Japan, and the two Koreas. In so doing, John Lie illuminates regional economic, political, and cultural dynamics. The Analogy with Europe -- Nationalism -- Popular Memory and the Lessons of History -- Domestic Rules. John Lie. Includes bibliographical references (p. [105]-126). East Asia Relations China Korea (South) Japan Korea (North) Taiwan DS504.5 .L54 2018 9780924304873 0924304871 210122 on1048597631