Changing Chinese masculinities: from imperial pillars of state to global real men
In: Transnational Asian masculinities
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In: Transnational Asian masculinities
In: Routledge culture, society, business in East Asia series 3
"This book explores how the traditional ideal of Chinese manhood, the fragile scholar hero of "wen" as superior to the "wu" of marital prowess, has been transformed by increasing integration of Chinese men into global culture. It discusses how increased travel and contact with the West, where "wu" figures are a more significant ideal, are shifting the balance and prompting a hybridisation of Chinese cultural norms, whilst emphasis on wealth creation in China has also incorporated business skills and monetary power into the concept of "wen" itself. The book shows that in a very short period China has changed from a relatively isolated state with stable and established cultural ideals, to being greatly globalised"--
In: Cambridge companions to culture
In: Cambridge companions to culture
In: The Cambridge Companions to Philosophy, Religion and Culture
In: Cambridge Collections Online
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.
In: Cambridge companions to culture
In: The China quarterly: an international journal for the study of China, Heft 164, S. 1062-1078
ISSN: 0305-7410, 0009-4439
World Affairs Online
World Affairs Online
World Affairs Online