Examine China—Observing Chinese Film and Literature Studies from the Perspective of the History of Disciplines

Author: Zhang Yingjin
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book emphasizes an interdisciplinary perspective. It first outlines the development of Chinese film studies in the West and the United States over the past three decades, then analyzes the main reasons and critical methods, focusing on exposing the discourse hegemony of the West, while also discussing Hollywood and international film festivals. The second part emphasizes an interdisciplinary perspective, summarizing the development and changes in American literary history, film history, and cultural history over the 20th century.