Macau History and SocietyAs a survey of Macau's 450 years of history and society, this book offers some fascinating analysis of controversial topics such as sovereignty, democratization, the clash of civilizations, the gaming industry, current social problems, and a Macauan identity. Historical and sociological research findings and literature and the arts are used to illustrate the author's arguments. |
Contents
Macau History and Society | 1 |
Portuguese Maritime Expansion and theState of AomenHow Macau Came into Being | 9 |
Macaus PoliticsThen and Now | 19 |
Macaus Economy Making a Living | 55 |
Social Interaction The Clash of Civilizations and Culturesin Macau | 83 |
Religion and Social Development inMacau and China | 119 |
Literature and the Arts inand about Macau | 143 |
Social Issues and Problems in Macau | 165 |
ConclusionsToward a Macauan Identity | 191 |
Appendix | 209 |
Notes | 217 |
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