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Community Transformation in Asian Societies: An Introduction
Gemeinschaftliche Transformation in der asiatischen Gesellschaften: Eine Einführung
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Abstract This paper clarifies the importance of discussing community transformation in Asian societies. Since the definition of “communities” by McIver, this term has contained a meaning of “chamber of secrets.” I criticize this notion of communities shown in Community Studies through a bibliographical and t... view more
This paper clarifies the importance of discussing community transformation in Asian societies. Since the definition of “communities” by McIver, this term has contained a meaning of “chamber of secrets.” I criticize this notion of communities shown in Community Studies through a bibliographical and terminological consideration. I also introduce basic differences of concepts of communities between Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe as a background. Based on this criticism, it introduces five articles that overcome the previous understanding of communities in Asian societies.... view less
Keywords
Europe; social stability; international comparison; Asia; social structure; social research; Southeast Asia; social change; theory of society
Classification
General Sociology, Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Sociology, Sociological Theories
Free Keywords
Community; community studies; transformation; Gemeinschaft; Asian societies; Northeast Asia; Southeast Asia; Europe; chamber of secrets
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 277-288
Journal
Historical Social Research, 42 (2017) 3
Issue topic
Forum: Community Transformation in Asian Societies: Selected Case Studies
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12759/hsr.42.2017.3.277-288
ISSN
0172-6404
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed