Glossary

This glossary compiles key concepts, theories, and paradigms coined by Yuen Yuen Ang across her research and writing. It serves as a reference for scholars, students, and readers seeking clear and accurate interpretations of her contributions to global transformation, political economy, development, US-China, and China studies. Each entry defines a term, situates it within Ang’s intellectual forest of AIM (Adaptive + Inclusive + Moral) Political Economy, and provides links to original publications and further reading.

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Polytunity

Polytunity reframes the current era of global disruption as a generational opening for deep, constructive transformation, in contrast to the fear-driven, Eurocentric framing of polycrisis.

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Paradigm

Paradigm refers to a system of thought based on certain core assumptions about the nature of humans or societies.

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