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Europe and Asia Beyond East and West: Studies in European Sociology

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Europe and Asia Beyond East and West: Studies in European Sociology is a groundbreaking new book that challenges the traditional East-West divide in sociology. The book brings together leading scholars from Europe and Asia to explore the complex and interconnected relationships between these two regions.

Europe and Asia beyond East and West (Studies in European Sociology 8)

Europe and Asia beyond East and West (Studies in European Sociology Book 8)

by Donald J. Savoie

4.2 out of 5

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The book is divided into four parts. The first part, "Theories and Concepts," examines the different ways in which European and Asian sociologists have conceptualized the relationship between their two regions. The second part, "Historical and Comparative Studies," explores the historical and comparative development of European and Asian societies. The third part, "Contemporary Issues," examines the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing Europe and Asia. The fourth part, "," offers a synthesis of the book's findings and argues for a new understanding of the relationship between Europe and Asia.

Theories and Concepts

The first part of the book, "Theories and Concepts," examines the different ways in which European and Asian sociologists have conceptualized the relationship between their two regions. The chapter by Anthony Giddens argues that the East-West divide is a product of the Enlightenment, and that it has been used to justify Western domination over the East. The chapter by Shmuel Eisenstadt argues that the East-West divide is a product of the different ways in which Europe and Asia have developed. He argues that Europe has been characterized by a focus on individualism and rationalism, while Asia has been characterized by a focus on collectivism and holism.

The chapter by Immanuel Wallerstein argues that the East-West divide is a product of the capitalist world-system. He argues that the West has dominated the East economically and politically, and that this has led to the development of different social and cultural systems in the two regions.

Historical and Comparative Studies

The second part of the book, "Historical and Comparative Studies," explores the historical and comparative development of European and Asian societies. The chapter by Peter Burke examines the different ways in which Europe and Asia have experienced the Enlightenment. He argues that the Enlightenment had a more profound impact on Europe than on Asia, and that this has led to the development of different political and social systems in the two regions.

The chapter by Prasenjit Duara examines the different ways in which Europe and Asia have experienced modernity. He argues that modernity has had a more ambivalent impact on Asia than on Europe, and that this has led to the development of different social and cultural systems in the two regions.

The chapter by Sanjay Subrahmanyam examines the different ways in which Europe and Asia have experienced globalization. He argues that globalization has had a more complex impact on Asia than on Europe, and that this has led to the development of different social and cultural systems in the two regions.

Contemporary Issues

The third part of the book, "Contemporary Issues," examines the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing Europe and Asia. The chapter by Saskia Sassen examines the different ways in which Europe and Asia are experiencing the global financial crisis. She argues that the crisis has had a more severe impact on Europe than on Asia, and that this has led to the development of different social and economic policies in the two regions.

The chapter by Amartya Sen examines the different ways in which Europe and Asia are experiencing the rise of inequality. He argues that inequality is a major challenge for both regions, and that it will require different policy solutions in each region.

The chapter by Kishore Mahbubani examines the different ways in which Europe and Asia are experiencing the rise of China. He argues that the rise of China is a major opportunity for both regions, and that it will require different diplomatic and economic strategies in each region.

The fourth part of the book, "," offers a synthesis of the book's findings and argues for a new understanding of the relationship between Europe and Asia. The chapter by David Held argues that the East-West divide is no longer tenable, and that we need to develop a new understanding of the relationship between Europe and Asia. He argues that this new understanding should be based on the recognition of the interconnectedness and interdependence of the two regions.

Europe and Asia beyond East and West (Studies in European Sociology Book 8)

by Donald J. Savoie

4.2 out of 5