Religious Publishing and Print Culture in Modern China
| Author | : Philip Clart |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 355 |
| Release | : 2015-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781501500190 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1501500198 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (198 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Religious Publishing and Print Culture in Modern China by : Philip Clart
Download or read book Religious Publishing and Print Culture in Modern China written by Philip Clart and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research into the print culture of late-Qing and Republican China has revealed a vibrant world of print media. Recent studies have also shown that far from being marginalized, religion in modern China enjoyed widespread popularity and in many cases expanded its field of activity. This book explores how religious ideas and practices in modern China were transformed as a result of their engagement with modern print culture.