Shanghai (The Form of Modern New Civilization)

Author: Su Zhiliang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book includes 25 essays that examine the formation of Shanghai as a modern cultural center in China, focusing on the modern Shanghai's public sphere, the printing and publishing industry in Shanghai, the merchants, guilds, towns, and hometown associations in Shanghai, folk beliefs in 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 its contributors, and its authoritative academic influence. The topics covered are of great interest to the public regarding the history, development, and civilization of Shanghai as a city.
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