Asian Studies

This book seeks to transcend the old 'East meets West' polarities. Looking at modern Hong Kong in all its splendour and diversity at the point of its re-absorption into China, it explores the question of a distinct, modern Chinese identity in Hong Kong. Intriguing insights...

This book raises interesting questions about the process of democratisation in Hong Kong and asks why democracy has been so long delayed when the standard of living in Hong Kong has become so middle class...

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

Six Jack London stories for enthusiasts and everyone to enjoy and savour. All set in the islands of Hawaii, they are The House of Pride, Koolau the Leper, Good-bye Jack, Aloha Oe, Chun Ah Chun, and The Sheriff of Kona,..

Developed in close collaboration with Hugh Cortazzi, this book contains a wide and substantial cross-section of writings, thematically structured around essays in the special areas of biographies, history, cultural exchange, arts, business and..

In South Asia and beyond, human development continues to be in a state of crisis. This book explores the unevenness of human development with respect to the question of difference. The author develops a conceptual framework that focuses on social power, whereby human development is seen as a process..

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

This volume investigates human genetic biobanking and its regulation in various countries in Asia, including Japan, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China, Hong Kong, India and Indonesia...

This volume investigates human genetic biobanking and its regulation in various countries in Asia, including Japan, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China, Hong Kong, India and Indonesia...

By analysing the complex issues surrounding internal and cross-border human trafficking in Asia, and asserting critical perspectives and methodologies, this book extends the range of sites for discussion and sectors in which human trafficking takes place...

By analysing the complex issues surrounding internal and cross-border human trafficking in Asia, and asserting critical perspectives and methodologies, this book extends the range of sites for discussion and sectors in which human trafficking takes place...

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...