Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
(Paperback, Revised Edition)
Publishing Details
Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
By (Author) Chih-p'ing Chou
Edited by Ying Wang
Edited by Xuedong Wang
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
4th October 2016
Revised Edition
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
495.18
Physical Properties
Paperback
440
Width 216mm, Height 279mm
1021g
Description
Since its first publication in 1999, Literature and Society has been widely used in Chinese-language classes at major universities and language institutions. In this completely revised edition, designed for upper-level students, this classic textbook continues to explore a variety of contemporary Chinese social issues through the study of Chinese l
Reviews
Praise for the previous edition: "The subject matter of the lessons is not only fascinating (the selections with humor and sarcasm will really appeal to American students!), but it is up to date--no other reader on the market offers the sociological perspective on China that one finds in this text."--James M. Hargett, State University of New York, Albany
Author Bio
Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian Studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Ying Wang is professor of Asian Studies at Mount Holyoke College. Xuedong Wang is a former preceptor in Chinese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University.
