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Shanghai Modern: The Flowering of a New Urban Culture in China, 19301945 (Interpretations of Asia),New
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In the midst of Chinas wild rush to modernize, a surprising note of reality arises: Shanghai, it seems, was once modern indeed, a pulsing center of commerce and art in the heart of the twentieth century. This book immerses us in the golden age of Shanghai urban culture, a modernity at once intrinsically Chinese and profoundly anomalous, blending new and indigenous ideas with those flooding into this treaty port from the Western world.A preeminent specialist in Chinese studies, Leo Oufan Lee gives us a rare wideangle view of Shanghai culture in the making. He shows us the architecture and urban spaces in which the new commercial culture flourished, then guides us through the publishing and filmmaking industries that nurtured a whole generation of artists and established a bold new style in urban life known as modeng. In the work of six writers of the time, particularly Shi Zhecun, Mu Shiying, and Eileen Chang, Lee discloses the reflection of Shanghais urban landscapeforeign and familiar, oppressive and seductive, traditional and innovative. This work acquires a broader historical and cosmopolitan context with a look at the cultural links between Shanghai and Hong Kong, a virtual genealogy of Chinese modernity from the 1930s to the present day.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Shanghai Modern'? A: 'Shanghai Modern' explores the unique blend of modernity and tradition in Shanghai during the years 1930 to 1945, highlighting the city's role as a center of commerce, art, and cultural innovation in China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Shanghai Modern' is Leo Ou-fan Lee, a preeminent specialist in Chinese studies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Shanghai Modern' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: 'Shanghai Modern' is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Shanghai Modern' published? A: 'Shanghai Modern' was published on September 1, 1999.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the architecture, urban spaces, publishing, and filmmaking industries in Shanghai, as well as the works of notable writers from that era.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the 1st edition of 'Shanghai Modern'.
- Q: What makes 'Shanghai Modern' a valuable read? A: 'Shanghai Modern' provides a comprehensive view of Shanghai's cultural evolution and its historical context, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Chinese modernity.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if 'Shanghai Modern' includes illustrations or photographs.