Morphology of Modern New Civilization in Shanghai

Author: Su Zhiliang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book includes 25 essays that examine the formation of Shanghai as a modern cultural center in China. It studies the modern Shanghai's public sphere, the printing and publishing industry in Shanghai, the merchants, guilds, towns, and hometown associations in Shanghai, the folk beliefs of Shanghai, various public facilities, and the film and entertainment industry. It also compares Shanghai with other major metropolises such as Tokyo. The book's strengths lie in its broad perspective, the high academic caliber of the authors, and its scholarly appeal, covering topics of significant interest to the public regarding Shanghai's civilization, history, and urban development. This book includes 25 essays that examine the formation of Shanghai as a modern cultural center in China. It studies the modern Shanghai's public sphere, the printing and publishing industry in Shanghai, the merchants, guilds, towns, and hometown associations in Shanghai, the folk beliefs of Shanghai, various public facilities, and the film and entertainment industry. It also compares Shanghai with other major metropolises such as Tokyo. The book's strengths lie in its broad perspective, the high academic caliber of the authors, and its scholarly appeal, covering topics of significant interest to the public regarding Shanghai's civilization, history, and urban development.