The East in the West

The East in the West

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Review
'The East in the West represents a valuable contribution to a debate which has become increasingly pressing.' David Washbrook, Economic History Review

Book Description
The East in the West reassesses Western views of Asia, which much European history and social theory has seen as "static" or "backward." Jack Goody challenges these Eurocentric assumptions, including the notion of a special Western rationality, and differences in mercantile activity. Other factors "inhibiting" the East's development, such as the role of the family, have also been greatly exaggerated, and have contributed to a misunderstanding of both Eastern and Western history and society. This wide-ranging and provocative book begins to redress the balance.

The East in the West,Jack Goody,Cambridge University Press,0521556732,Business / Economics / Finance,History,History: World,International - General,World - General,ASIA,Anthropology,Asian studies,Cultural studies,Economic development,History / World,Social history

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