The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Kam Louie
SeriesCambridge Companions to Culture
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:424
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780521681902
ClassificationsDewey:951.05
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 2 Tables, unspecified; 11 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 5 June 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

Kam Louie is Dean of the Arts Faculty at the University of Hong Kong.

Reviews

"Highly recommended." - Choice