Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Chih-p'ing Chou
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Edited by Ying Wang
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Edited by Xuedong Wang
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Series | The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:440 | Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780691172484
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Classifications | Dewey:495.18 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
Edition |
Revised edition
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
26 July 2016 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Since its first publication in 1999, Literature and Society has been widely used in Chinese-language classes at major universities and language institutions. In this completely revised edition, designed for upper-level students, this classic textbook continues to explore a variety of contemporary Chinese social issues through the study of Chinese l
Author Biography
Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian Studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Ying Wang is professor of Asian Studies at Mount Holyoke College. Xuedong Wang is a former preceptor in Chinese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University.
ReviewsPraise for the previous edition: "The subject matter of the lessons is not only fascinating (the selections with humor and sarcasm will really appeal to American students!), but it is up to date--no other reader on the market offers the sociological perspective on China that one finds in this text."--James M. Hargett, State University of New York, Albany
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