Using a comparative, interdisciplinary approach, Nationalism in Asia analyzes currents of nationalism in five contemporary Asian societies: China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea.



Explores the ways in which nationalism is expressed, embraced, challenged, and resisted in contemporary China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea using a comparative, interdisciplinary approach
Provides an important trans-national and trans-regional analysis by looking at five countries  that span Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia
Features comparative analysis of identity politics, democracy, economic policy, nation branding, sports, shared trauma, memory and culture wars, territorial disputes, national security and minorities
Offers an accessible, thematic narrative written for non-specialists, including a detailed and up-to-date bibliography
Gives readers an in-depth understanding of the ramifications of nationalism in these countries for the future of Asia