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Inspired (and Goaded) By Orlando Patterson's Theory Of Freedom As A Particularly Western Outgrowth Of Classical Slavery, This Book Argues That Authentic Conceptions Of Freedom Are Found Throughout The Asian Region, Where They Have Emerged In Complex Ways From Local Institutions And Practices. A Prestigious Group Of Contributors Explores These Adaptations And A[l]ternative Genealogies Of Freedom From Historical, Religious, Political And Ideological Perspectives. This Timely Book Will Make An Important Contribution To Our Understanding Of Asian Politics And Culture, Particularly In The Light Of The Politically Sensitive 'asian Values' Debate. Freedom--a Eurasian Mosaic / David Kelly -- Buddhism And Freedom / Ian Mabbett -- Freedom And Freehold : Space, People And State Simplification In Southeast Asia / James C. Scott -- China And Freedom / W.j.f. Jenner -- The Chinese Search For Freedom As A Universal Value / David Kelly -- Freedom And The Family : Gendering Meiji Political Thought / Vera Mackie -- Merdeka : The Concept Of Freedom In Indonesia / Anthony Reid -- Slavery And Modernity : Freedom In The Making Of Modern Siam / Thanet Aphornsuvan -- The Idea Of Freedom In Burma And The P

Author

David Kelly and Anthony Reid

Publisher

Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9780521637572

Subjects

Political Science, History, Social_sciences

Rating

3.67 / 5 (3 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14