Routledge Contemporary Asia Series
About the Book Series
The aim of this series is to publish original, high-quality work by both new and established scholars on all aspects of contemporary Asia.
Toxic Language in East Asia: Linguistic Analysis of Aggression and Conflict
1st Edition
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By Lucien Brown, Xi Chen
October 23, 2026
This book explores examples of ‘toxic language’, the linguistic manifestations of societal conflicts and aggressions, that have arisen in Asian contexts. By highlighting toxic language, a panoramic concept borrowed from computational linguistics, the book assesses hate speech, harassment, ...
Carers' Policies in East Asia: Challenges, Responses and Well-being
1st Edition
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By Chak Kwan Chan, Kinglun Ngok, Meng Soi Florence Fong
August 14, 2026
Chan, Ngok, and Fong address the dearth of comparative studies on carers’ policies in Asia by analysing rapid socio-economic changes and rising caregiving demands in six East Asian societies, including China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The book examines the initiatives to...
Hooch and Hard Liquor in East Asia: A Political Economy
1st Edition
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By Paul Chambers, Nithi Nuangjamnong
July 20, 2026
Liquor has become a “party” in East Asia – a beverage phenomenon popular among countries throughout the region. But, in fact, each country of East Asia has experienced a different evolution of spirits. Indeed, there is a liquor idiosyncrasy to each country of East Asia. Moreover, hooch is the ...
Taiwan in Net-Zero Transition: An East Asian Perspective on Developmental Environmentalism
1st Edition
By Kuei Tien Chou
July 20, 2026
Chou explores the structural dilemmas, mindsets, challenges, and solutions of the net-zero transition in Taiwan. Using Taiwan as a representative example of the structural challenges faced by East Asian countries in achieving the global net-zero carbon emission goal, the book examines the ...
Postcolonial-Urban-Maritime Architecture in Asia: Tidal Grounds
1st Edition
By Francis Chia Hui Lin
June 18, 2026
This book proposes a new theoretical framework for understanding architecture and urbanism in Asia through the intertwined metaphors of the postcolonial, the urban, and the maritime. It positions Asia not as a cultural identity or fixed geography, but as a methodological horizon shaped by ...
Oil, Nationalism, and Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East
1st Edition
By Sinan Levent
June 05, 2026
This book investigates the untold story of how private Japanese entrepreneurs shaped the country’s post-war Middle East diplomacy through independent oil ventures. Moving beyond traditional narratives that focus solely on state-led resource security, it highlights the role of “national oil capital”...
Immigrants as ‘New’ Precariats in the Korean Immigration Policy Regime: Navigating Identity, Rights, and Governance
1st Edition
By Sook-Yeon Won
May 22, 2026
Won explores the untold story of immigration in South Korea through a new precariat lens. Unlike traditional narratives, this book sheds light on the complexities of Korea's evolving immigration landscape, offering readers a fresh, multidimensional perspective. While its primary focus is on ...
Indian Traces in Korean Culture: The Legend and Beyond
1st Edition
By Renata Czekalska
May 22, 2026
Indian traces in Korean Culture examines the enduring cross-cultural discourse between India and Korea over the centuries, emphasizing the transformative power of cultural exchange beyond geographical and temporal constraints. The book analyses how symbols transcend sensory realms and embody ...
Popular Culture in Hong Kong After the National Security Law, 2020–2022
1st Edition
By Janet Ng
May 22, 2026
In this study, Ng examines the aftermath of the massive protests in 2019 and the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong. Despite 2 years of fluctuating COVID measures and social constraints, the city witnessed an unparalleled cultural resurgence after the enactment of the National...
End of Life Care in Hong Kong
1st Edition
Edited
By Ben Y. F. Fong
March 13, 2026
Fong and his contributors examine the latest practices and research in end of life (EOL) care, incorporating case examples and recommending strategies for medical-social collaboration and future directions for quality EOL care in Hong Kong. The book addresses key topics in EOL care, including ...
Oxfam Trailwalker and Hong Kong: An Interdisciplinary Review
1st Edition
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By Marcus P. Chu
January 22, 2026
Since the 1980s, the Oxfam Trailwalker has emerged as one of Hong Kong’s most distinctive sports events, challenging teams to traverse a demanding 100-kilometer route along the MacLehose Trail within a 48-hour time frame. Its sustained success in generating charitable funds for Oxfam Hong Kong has ...
Varieties of Civil Society Across Asia
1st Edition
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By Akihiro Ogawa, Anthony Spires
December 26, 2025
This book explores civil societies with distinct characteristics in Asian countries and regions to redefine the dynamic and interconnected formation that is Asia. This book documents how civil society organizations, such as charities and foundations, across Asia which have traditionally been ...