Edited by Lan-Hung Nora Chiang; John Lidstone and Rebecca A. Stephenson - Contributions by Lan-Hung Nora Chiang; Congressman Robert A. Underwood; Mary Taylor Huber; Lilli Perez Iyedchad; Michael P. Perez; Marion Kelly; Guei-ying LinOu; Kirk A. Johnson; Gr

The Challenges of Globalization: Cultures in Transition in the Pacific-Asia Region defines globalization as "supra-national ideas and processes that cross national borders with impunity." Such "ideas and processes" may appear to possess a will of their own, fostering closer links between cultures, societies, and economies. But, do they? How do individuals, communities, and nation-states actually respond to the forces of globalization? This book explores globalization within the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and education.

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Many Faces of Globalization Chapter 2 Congressional Politics and Congressional Science Chapter 3 Fostering a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Developments in the United States Chapter 4 Education About, In, For, Or Against a Globalised World: Power to the People or Devil Incarnate? Chapter 5 Helping Practices Among the Chamorro of Guam: Modernity, Merchandise, and Money Chapter 6 Insiders Without, Outsiders Within: Chamorro Ambiguity and Diasporic Identities on the U.S. Mainland Chapter 7 Occupation/Colonalization/Globalizaiton: You Name It, We've Got It, Hawaii Has It All Chapter 8 Ethnic Identity and Eco-tourism in a Rural Township in Taiwan Chapter 9 In Her Own Words: A Model of Independence Chapter 10 Globalization and Culture in Contemporary India: Tradition vs. Modernity Chapter 11 (De)-Globalisation?; Indonesia Since the Crisis Chapter 12 Connecting Local and International, Exploring the Pressing Mongkii (Monkey) Issues of Ngeaur, Beluu er a (Angaur, Republic of Palau) Chapter 13 Higher Education: A Globalizing Process Chapter 14 Contributors Chapter 15 Index