Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture
Regular price £13.99Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture
Edited by Kam Louie
Ex college library, but never read, AS NEW condition. Ex Libris sticker removed, fron cover has never been opened. .
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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13 9780521681902
Product Key Features
Subject Area Regional History
Format Paperback
Publication Year 2008
Number of Pages 424 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height 228mm
Item Width 152mm
Item Weight 670g