The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 424
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ISBN-10 : 9781107495258
ISBN-13 : 1107495253
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Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture by : Kam Louie

Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture written by Kam Louie and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the start of the twenty-first century, China is poised to become a major global power. Understanding its culture is more important than ever before for western audiences, but for many, China remains a mysterious and exotic country. This Companion explains key aspects of modern Chinese culture without assuming prior knowledge of China or the Chinese language. The volume acknowledges the interconnected nature of the different cultural forms, from 'high culture' such as literature, religion and philosophy to more popular issues such as sport, cinema, performance and the internet. Each chapter is written by a world expert in the field. Invaluable for students of Chinese studies, this book includes a glossary of key terms, a chronology and a guide to further reading. For the interested reader or traveler, it reveals a dynamic, diverse and fascinating culture, many aspects of which are now elucidated in English for the first time.


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