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Beyond The Neon Lights: Everyday Shanghai In The Early Twentieth Century,Used
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How Did Ordinary People Live Through The Extraordinary Changes That Have Swept Across Modern China? How Did Peasants Transform Themselves Into Urbanites? How Did The Citizens Of Shanghai Cope With The Epic Upheavalsrevolution, War, And Again Revolutionthat Shook Their Lives? Even After Decades Of Scholarship Devoted To Modern Chinese History, Our Understanding Of The Daily Lives Of The Common People Of China Remains Sketchy And Incomplete. In This Carefully Researched Study, Hanchao Lu Weaves Rich Documentary Data With Ethnographic Surveys And Interviews To Reconstruct The Fabric Of Everyday Life In China'S Largest And Most Complex City In The First Half Of This Century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beyond the Neon Lights'? A: The book explores the everyday lives of ordinary people in Shanghai during the early twentieth century, particularly how they adapted to significant societal changes such as revolution and war.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Hanchao Lu, who combines documentary research with ethnographic surveys to provide insights into the lives of Shanghai's citizens.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Beyond the Neon Lights'? A: The book contains 473 pages, providing a comprehensive examination of its subject matter.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for but may show some signs of wear.
- Q: When was 'Beyond the Neon Lights' published? A: The book was published on September 27, 1999.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Beyond the Neon Lights'.
- Q: Is there any specific demographic focus in the book? A: Yes, the book particularly focuses on the transformation of peasants into urbanites and how they navigated the upheavals of their time.
- Q: Does the book include interviews or personal accounts? A: Yes, the author incorporates ethnographic surveys and interviews to enrich the narrative and provide firsthand perspectives.
- Q: What insights can I gain about modern Chinese history from this book? A: The book offers a deeper understanding of the daily lives of common people in Shanghai, filling gaps in the scholarship of modern Chinese history.