China Made Consumer Culture and the Creation of the Nation |
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| Author:
| Gerth, Karl |
| Series title: | Harvard East Asian Monographs |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-01214-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University, Asia Center
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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In the early 20th century, China began to import and then to manufacture thousands of consumer goods. Politicians feared trade deficits. Intellectuals feared loss of national sovereignty. And manufacturers wondered how they could survive a flood of cheap imports. Gerth argues that the responses of these groups helped foster modern nationalism.
In the early 20th century, China began to import and then to manufacture thousands of consumer goods. Politicians feared trade deficits. Intellectuals feared loss of national sovereignty. And manufacturers wondered how they could survive a flood of cheap imports. Gerth argues that the responses of these groups helped foster modern nationalism.