“We live in an era in which the critique of the West has become not only possible but mandatory.
China-Underground
Chinese Modern
Chinese Modern examines crucial episodes in the creation of Chinese modernity during the turbulent twentieth century.
The New Woman in Early Twentieth-century Chinese Fiction
In The New Woman in Early Twentieth-century Chinese Fiction, Jin Feng discusses representations of women in May Fourth fiction, issues of gender, modernity, individualism, subjectivity, and narrative strategy.
Biographical Dictionary of the People’s Republic of China
This biographical dictionary is an indispensable research tool for information about the prominent persons of the past seven decades in China. The book documents nearly … Read more
Family by Ba Jin
Family by Ba Jin – The first half of the 20th century was a period of great turmoil in China, with thousands of years of established civilization being uprooted by a radical socialist revolution.
The Autobiography of Ba Jin
“The Autobiography of Ba Jin was originally written in Chinese by the famed 20th century Mainland Chinese author (Ba Jin) in 1934 when he was only 30.
The Cinema of Ang Lee
Through suggestive readings of gender and identity, this book explores the international appeal of an acclaimed contemporary director.
Urban China
Currently there are more than 125 Chinese cities with a population exceeding one million.
China Fever
China Fever – Many Western Observers believe that China’s economic liberalization will inevitably lead to its democratization.
Material Culture in Europe and China, 1400–1800
This book reinterprets the rise of consumerism in terms of interaction between Europe and China 1400-1800.
Urban Development in Post-Reform China
Radically reoriented under market reform, Chinese cities present both the landscapes of the First and Third World, and are increasingly playing a critical role in the country’s economic development.
