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.
Polytunity
Polytunity is a concept coined by Yuen Yuen Ang as a global, constructive alternative to the polycrisis. It reframes the current convergence of disruptions not as a source of paralysis, but as a generational opportunity for deep transformation. Ang advances AIM (Adaptive, Inclusive & Moral) Political Economy as an intellectual foundation for the polytunity.
Paradigm
Paradigm refers to a system of thought based on certain core assumptions about the nature of humans or societies.