| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 358 pages) |
| Series |
Comparative development and policy in Asia series ; 7 |
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Comparative development and policy in Asia series ; 7.
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| Contents |
pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Governance for harmony in East-West traditions -- pt. 3. The quest for harmony in government in Asia -- pt. 4. The quest for harmony beyond Asia : interplay of culture and institution from Confucian and liberal perspectives |
| Summary |
Harmony has become a major challenge for modern governance in the twenty-first century because of the multi-religious, multi-racial and multi-ethnic character of our increasingly globalized societies. Governments all over the world are facing growing pressure to integrate the many diverse elements and subcultures which make up modern pluralistic societies. This book examines the idea of harmony, and its place in politics and governance, both in theory and practice, in Asia, the West and elsewhere. It explores and analyses the meanings, mechanisms, dimensions and methodologies of harmony as |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Peace-building.
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Peace-building -- Asia
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Harmony (Philosophy)
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Harmony (Philosophy) -- Religious aspects.
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harmony (culture-related concept)
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Peace.
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Harmony (Philosophy)
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Harmony (Philosophy) -- Religious aspects
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Peace-building
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Asia -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Asia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tao, Julia Lai Po-Wah, 1946-
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| LC no. |
2009026706 |
| ISBN |
9780203861967 |
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0203861965 |
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1135181527 |
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9781135181529 |
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1135181535 |
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9781135181536 |
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1282590413 |
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9781282590410 |
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9786612590412 |
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6612590416 |
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