Flow of Yang Entertainment

Author: Gao Fujiin
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The creation of this book began at the turn of the century, and after more than a year of effort, it finally appeared in this form that combines text and illustrations. The book emphasizes the cultural and entertainment industries of old Shanghai, which is directly related to my recent teaching and research directions in the field of cultural market studies. The main contents include: Shanghai before and after the opening up: The introduction of Western entertainment, Exploring the origins of urban entertainment culture in old Shanghai, Old Shanghai under the influence of Westerners: Diverse entertainment life, Indoor entertainment: The era of men and women dancing and enjoying together, "Foreign entertainment," "Foreigners' pleasure": From racecourses to the Grand World, The vices of the entertainment industry: All aspects of the life of "flower sellers," The atmosphere of skill demonstration and the purpose of gambling: Sports entertainment—from martial arts halls to sports stadiums, Public entertainment concepts and awareness: "Public gardens" and clubs, Appendix: A brief comparison of new and old street names in old Shanghai and Tokyo Shanghai, A brief chronology of the entertainment culture of old Shanghai.