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Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Soc The End of Pax Americana: The Loss of Empire and Hikikomori Nationalism, Paperback
Sakai argues that the exhaustion of Pax Americana and the post--World War II international order signals neither the “decline of the West” nor the rise of the East, but, rather a dislocation and decentering of European and North American political, economic, diplomatic, and intellectual influence.
Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Soc The End of Pax Americana: The Loss of Empire and Hikikomori Nationalism, Paperback
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Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Soc The End of Pax Americana: The Loss of Empire and Hikikomori Nationalism, Paperback

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Sakai argues that the exhaustion of Pax Americana and the post--World War II international order signals neither the “decline of the West” nor the rise of the East, but, rather a dislocation and decentering of European and North American political, economic, diplomatic, and intellectual influence.
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What Stands Out

Cultural Insights
Offers an in-depth analysis of Asia-Pacific's diverse cultures, enhancing understanding for readers interested in regional sociology and anthropology.
Political Dynamics
Explores the complex political landscape of the Asia-Pacific, providing critical insights into contemporary geopolitics and its implications for global stability.
Nationalism Trends
Examines the rise of hikikomori nationalism, addressing social issues and identity crises, making it essential for scholars and policymakers.

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Explore the effects of the decline of U.S. hegemony in East Asia and Japan's inward-looking tendencies. Understand the dislocation of European and North American influence and the loss of colonial empires in Asia. Shop at Ubuy Seychelles
  • Focuses on U.S. hegemony's long history in East Asia and its impact on contemporary conceptions of internationality
  • Explores the formation of hikikomori nationalism in Japan and its inward-looking tendency since the late 1990s
  • Argues that the decline of Pax Americana signals a dislocation and decentering of European and North American influence
  • Highlights the exhaustion of the post-World War II international order and its impact on East Asian nations
  • Addresses the civilizational construction of differences between East and West, and empire and decolonization
  • Symbolizes the sense of the loss of old colonial empires such as those of Japan, Britain, and the United States
Book formatPaperback
Fiction/nonfictionNon-Fiction
GenreHistory
Pages368
Reading levelProfessional & Vocational
SubgenreAsia
Series titleAsia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society
Edition1
PublisherDuke University Press
Original languagesEnglish
LanguageEnglish
Is collectibleN
Retail packagingSingle Piece
Assembled product height9 in (22.9 cm)
Assembled product weight1.07 lb (490 grams)
Bisac subject headingHistory

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Suitable For
  • Students of International Relations

    Ideal for students examining the dynamics of geopolitics and cultural shifts in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Political Analysts

    Useful for analysts studying the historical and contemporary political landscape post-America's global influence.

  • Cultural Researchers

    Beneficial for researchers exploring the impact of nationalism and cultural phenomena like Hikikomori in Asia.

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  • Casual Readers

    May not engage casual readers looking for light, entertaining content rather than in-depth analysis.

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Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Soc The End of Pax Americana: The Loss of Empire and Hikikomori Nationalism, Paperback

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  • Question: What are the main themes addressed in the book?

    Answer: The book engages with themes of nationality, internationality, the construction of differences between East and West, and the decline of US hegemony in East Asia.
  • Question: What is the significance of the 'nationalism of hikikomori' discussed in the book?

    Answer: The 'nationalism of hikikomori' refers to Japan’s increasingly inward-looking tendency since the late 1990s, named for the phenomenon of the nation’s young people sequestering themselves from public life.
  • Question: What is the overall impact of the decline of US hegemony in Japan and East Asia?

    Answer: The book explores the impact on national identity, legacies of imperialism, and the dislocation and decentering of European and North American political, economic, diplomatic, and intellectual influence.

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