Margolies, David
Utopia and Modernity in China: Contradictions in Transition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745347394
- author:
- Margolies, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.5 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, International Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The contradictions of modernisation run through the whole of China's history, from the abundance of manufactured goods sold in the West to the country's industrial revolution. However, this capitalist vision of 'utopia' sits uneasily with traditional Chinese values and the socialist foundation established since 1949. This book examines the conflicts inherent in China's attempt to achieve a 'utopia' through advancing production and technology. Through literature, arts, law, the press, and the environment, it interrogates the contradictions of modernisation in Chinese society and its fundamental challenges. By exploring both China's vision of utopia and its realities, as well as the increasing tension between traditional values and those of the West, this book offers a unique insight into the cultural forces reshaping today's China. The result is a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play in modern Chinese society, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in business, economics, history, or social science.
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