Field, Andrew
Shanghai's Dancing World
- ISBN 13:
- 9789629964481
- author:
- Field, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Chinese University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.4 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- History: World
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shanghai's Dancing World explores the fascinating world of cabarets and nightlife in Shanghai between 1919 and 1954. Drawing on a unique range of sources, this study examines how Chinese society incorporated and transformed Westernized leisure and entertainment, including jazz-age culture and urban space. The book delves into the history of commercial dance in Shanghai, tracing its rise to prominence in the 1920s and its eventual decline. It assesses the impact of colonialism, modernity, and war on this unique cultural phenomenon, as well as issues of sociability, sexuality, and national identity formation. By examining the nightlife of Shanghai during its "golden age," this study sheds new light on a pivotal moment in Chinese history, revealing the complex interactions between Western influences and traditional Chinese culture.
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