Duty, Against the Odds -- A National Theory of Civic Duty -- National Stories in South Korea and Taiwan -- South Korea : Strong Civic Duty in the Name of Nation -- Taiwan : Fragmented Nation, Weak Civic Duty -- Beyond East Asia : Stunted Civic Duty in Reunified Germany -- Nationalism and Civic Duty Across the World -- Civic Challenges to Democracy in East Asia.
Summary:
"Why do some citizens feel a sense of obligation to contribute to and participate in their states, even when costly? The book uncovers the nationalist roots of such civic duty, a vital ingredient to strong states and especially democracies"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
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