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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Great collection of overviews on everything from films and TV to the revision of Confucianism. Each essay spans decades of developments and highlights. There's changes in ethnic minority cultures, shifting notions of women's liberation, changing goals of literature, sports, and the Chinese internet world. It's a big step forward for understanding China's booming role in world culture.
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Great collection of overviews on everything from films and TV to the revision of Confucianism. Each essay spans decades of developments and highlights. There's changes in ethnic minority cultures, shifting ideas of women's liberation, changing goals of literature, sports, and the Chinese internet world. It's a big step forward for understanding China's booming role in world culture.
--author of A Galaxy of Immortal Women: The Yin Side of Chinese Civilization
--author of A Galaxy of Immortal Women: The Yin Side of Chinese Civilization
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