Gods' Carnival -- A Cultural Phenomenon in China at the Turn of the Century (Revised Edition): A Cultural Phenomenon in China at the Turn of the Century

Author: Meng Huafan
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: At the turn of the century, the "gods" liberated in the market economy welcomed the era of carnival. With his keen observation, profound thinking, and passionate enthusiasm, the author, with his magic pen, guides us through the noisy and chaotic world, conducting a panoramic scan of the cultural conflicts in contemporary China. He tells us that the carnival under the backdrop of globalization is merely a false manifestation of this era. Modernity has broken historical experience, while tradition continues. Cultural conflicts are inevitably upon us, and the price we must pay carries a fateful hue. This book will help us dispel the layers of of mass culture, giving us profound awakening and deep humanistic care.