Modernizing Confucianism and new Confucianism

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

6-2008

Abstract

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.

Discipline

Arts and Humanities

Research Areas

Humanities

Publication

Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture

Editor

Louie Kam

ISBN

9780521681902

Identifier

10.1017/CCOL9780521863223.007

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

City or Country

Cambridge

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1017/CCOL9780521863223.007

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