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Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
Chih-P´ing Chou
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Description for Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
Paperback. Editor(s): Chou, Chih-p'ing; Wang, Ying; Wang, Xuedong. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 280 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1026.
Since its first publication in 1999, Literature and Society has been widely used in Chinese-language classes at major universities and language institutions. In this completely revised edition, designed for upper-level students, this classic textbook continues to explore a variety of contemporary Chinese social issues through the study of Chinese literary works and essays. This new edition condenses and consolidates the original two-volume set into one convenient volume. The first section, Literature, includes essays, short stories, and a play, and features a range of writers: Lu Xun, Lin Yutang, Liang Shiqiu, Wang Li, Xie Bingying, and Wang Meng. The ... Read more
Since its first publication in 1999, Literature and Society has been widely used in Chinese-language classes at major universities and language institutions. In this completely revised edition, designed for upper-level students, this classic textbook continues to explore a variety of contemporary Chinese social issues through the study of Chinese literary works and essays. This new edition condenses and consolidates the original two-volume set into one convenient volume. The first section, Literature, includes essays, short stories, and a play, and features a range of writers: Lu Xun, Lin Yutang, Liang Shiqiu, Wang Li, Xie Bingying, and Wang Meng. The ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese
Condition
New
Weight
1025 g
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691172484
SKU
V9780691172484
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Ref
99-15
About Chih-P´ing Chou
Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian Studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Ying Wang is professor of Asian Studies at Mount Holyoke College. Xuedong Wang is a former preceptor in Chinese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University.
Reviews for Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
Praise for the previous edition: The subject matter of the lessons is not only fascinating (the selections with humor and sarcasm will really appeal to American students!), but it is up to date
no other reader on the market offers the sociological perspective on China that one finds in this text.
James M. Hargett, State University of New York, Albany ... Read more
no other reader on the market offers the sociological perspective on China that one finds in this text.
James M. Hargett, State University of New York, Albany ... Read more