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
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Chih-p'ing Chou
Edited by Ying Wang
Edited by Xuedong Wang
SeriesThe Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:440
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
ISBN/Barcode 9780691172484
ClassificationsDewey:495.18
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 26 July 2016
Publication Country United States

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.

Reviews

Praise 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