The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture

Author: Kam Louie
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107495253
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book 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.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture

Author: Kam Louie
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521863228
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
A wide-ranging and accessibly written guide to the key aspects of elite and popular culture in contemporary China.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern German Culture

Author: Eva Kolinsky
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521568708
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 394

Book Description
One of the most intriguing questions of our time is how some of the masterpieces of modernity originated in a country in which personal liberty and democracy were slow to emerge. This Companion provides an authoritative account of modern German culture since the onset of industrialisation, the rise of mass society and the nation state. Newly written and researched by experts in their respective fields, individual chapters trace developments in German culture - including national identity, class, Jews in German society, minorities and women, the functions of folk and mass culture, poetry, drama, theatre, dance, music, art, architecture, cinema and mass media - from the nineteenth century to the present. Guidance is given for further reading and a chronology is provided. In its totality the Companion shows how the political and social processes that shaped modern Germany are intertwined with cultural genres and their agendas of creative expression.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Indian Culture

Author: Vasudha Dalmia
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521516250
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
A wide-ranging and truly interdisciplinary guide to understanding the relationship between India's colonial past and globalized present.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture

Author: Yoshio Sugimoto
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107495466
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 672

Book Description
This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of the influences that have shaped modern-day Japan. Spanning one and a half centuries from the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the beginning of the twenty-first century, this volume covers topics such as technology, food, nationalism and rise of anime and manga in the visual arts. The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture traces the cultural transformation that took place over the course of the twentieth century, and paints a picture of a nation rich in cultural diversity. With contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field, The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture is an authoritative introduction to this subject.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern British Culture

Author: Michael Higgins
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139827952
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
British culture today is the product of a shifting combination of tradition and experimentation, national identity and regional and ethnic diversity. These distinctive tensions are expressed in a range of cultural arenas, such as art, sport, journalism, fashion, education, and race. This Companion addresses these and other major aspects of British culture, and offers a sophisticated understanding of what it means to study and think about the diverse cultural landscapes of contemporary Britain. Each contributor looks at the language through which culture is formed and expressed, the political and institutional trends that shape culture, and at the role of culture in daily life. This interesting and informative account of modern British culture embraces controversy and debate, and never loses sight of the fact that Britain and Britishness must always be understood in relation to the increasingly international context of globalisation.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern French Culture

Author: Nicholas Hewitt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521794657
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380

Book Description
France entered the twentieth century as a powerful European and colonial nation. In the course of the century, her role changed dramatically: in the first fifty years two World Wars and economic decline removed its status as a world power, whilst the immediate post-war era was marked by wars of independence in its colonies. Yet at the same time, in the second half of the century, France entered a period of unprecedented growth and social transformation. Throughout the century and into the new millennium France retained its former international reputation as a centre for cultural excellence and innovation and its culture, together with that of the Francophone world, reflected the increased richness and diversity of the period. This 2003 Companion explores this vibrant culture, and includes chapters on history, language, literature, thought, theatre, architecture, visual culture, film and music, and discuss the contributions of popular culture, Francophone culture, minorities and women.

Visual Culture in Contemporary China

Author: Xiaobing Tang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107084393
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
Explores China's rich visual culture from the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to the present day.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Spanish Culture

Author: David T. Gies
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521574297
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
This book offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture, tracing its dramatic and often unexpected development from its beginnings after the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Specially-commissioned essays by leading experts provide analyses of the historical and political background of modern Spain, the culture of the major autonomous regions (notably Castile, Catalonia, and the Basque Country), and the country's literature: narrative, poetry, theatre and the essay. Spain's recent development is divided into three main phases: from 1868 to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War; the period of the dictatorship of Francisco Franco; and the post-Franco arrival of democracy. The concept of 'Spanish culture' is investigated, and there are studies of Spanish painting and sculpture, architecture, cinema, dance, music, and the modern media. A chronology and guides to further reading are provided, making the volume an invaluable introduction to the politics, literature and culture of modern Spain.

Insights into Chinese Culture

Author: Ye Lang
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789819745104
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Featuring the distinctive heights of Chinese culture, this book presents the readers with authors' insights into the concepts and passions of the Chinese nation over the past 5,000 years. On reading through this historical range of remarkable creativity and flair for innovation, still evident today in living artistic masterpieces and folk traditions, the readers interested in the Chinese culture will soon acquire a better understanding of the cultural character, life views, aesthetic pursuits and national spirit of the Chinese people, through every work of art or architecture, a fascinating story or legend