Chinese masculinities in a globalizing world / Kam Louie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Louie, Kam, author.

Series:

Routledge culture, society, business in East Asia series ; 3.

Routledge culture, society, business in East Asia series ; 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Masculinity--China.

Masculinity.

Men--China--Identity.

Men.

Chinese--Psychology.

Chinese.

Men--Identity.

Identity (Philosophical concept).

China.

Physical Description:

x, 168 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2015.

Summary:

"This book explores how the traditional ideal of Chinese manhood, the fragile scholar hero of "wen" as superior to the "wu" of marital prowess, has been transformed by increasing integration of Chinese men into global culture. It discusses how increased travel and contact with the West, where "wu" figures are a more significant ideal, are shifting the balance and prompting a hybridisation of Chinese cultural norms, whilst emphasis on wealth creation in China has also incorporated business skills and monetary power into the concept of "wen" itself. The book shows that in a very short period China has changed from a relatively isolated state with stable and established cultural ideals, to being greatly globalised"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415711289

0415711282

OCLC:

880831224

Publisher Number:

99960892578