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The Asian American Century
Warren I. Cohen
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Description for The Asian American Century
Hardcover. In this meditation on the relationship between East Asia and the United States, Warren I. Cohen examines how cultural influences have transformed - and benefited - both Asians and Americans. Series: The Edwin O.Reischauer Lectures. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FP; 1KBB; JH; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 191 x 127 x 17. Weight in Grams: 304.
Warren Cohen reviews the role of the United States in East Asia over the past century, making a convincing case for American influence in Asia as generally positive. He illustrates specific ways in which American culture has affected Asians, from forms of government to entertainment, and offers valuable insights into the nature of cultural exchange. Americanization was most successful when Asians freely adopted cultural elements, while efforts to impose values generally failed, notably in the Philippines. And in a fascinating and eye-opening assessment of the "Asianization" of America, Cohen observes that Asian influences in food, film, music, medicine, and religion ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
The Edwin O.Reischauer Lectures
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674007659
SKU
V9780674007659
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About Warren I. Cohen
Warren I. Cohen is Distinguished University Professor, Emeritus, at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Reviews for The Asian American Century
This is a gem. Warren Cohen has long been the leading historian of the relationship between the United States and East Asia. When such a scholar writes a spirited, delightful, and personalized account of American-Asian relations, it commands special attention. He shows convincingly how the histories of East Asia and the United States have become intertwined since the ... Read more