Lam Wai-Man

Understanding the Political Culture of Hong Kong

The Paradox of Activism and Depoliticization: The Paradox of Activism and Depoliticization

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Produktbeschreibung

This book challenges the widely held belief that Hong Kong's political culture is one of indifference. The term "political indifference" is used to suggest the apathy, naivete, passivity, and utilitarianism of Hong Kong's people toward political life. Taking a broad historical look at political participation in the former colony, Wai-man Lam argues that this is not a valid view and demonstrates Hong Kong's significant political activism in thirteen selected case studies covering 1949 through the present. Through in-depth analysis of these cases she provides a new understanding of the nature of Hong Kong politics, which can be described as a combination of political activism and a culture of depoliticization.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 158mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 581g
• ISBN-13: 9780765613134
• ISBN-10: 0765613131
• Artikelnr.: 21168829

Autorenporträt

Ming K. Chan, Lam Wai-Man

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chapter 1 A Critique of the Claims of Political Indifference
Chapter 2 An Alternative Understanding of Political Participation
Chapter 3 A Multiple-Case Interpretive Approach
Chapter 4 Rebutting the Minimal Political Participation Claim
Chapter 5 Rediscovering Politics
Chapter 6 Rediscovering Politics
Chapter 7 Rediscovering Politics
Chapter 8 Political Discourses and Political Activism
Chapter 9 The Culture of Depoliticization and Political Activism
Chapter 10 Conclusion
epilogue Epilogue