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Chen Liu

    Curating Digital Lives
    Food Practices and Family Lives in Urban China
    The Chinese Story in Global Order
    • Curating Digital Lives

      Consumer Cultures, Digital Platforms, and Everyday Practices

      • 238pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Focusing on the lived experiences of Chinese urban residents, this book examines how digital platforms shape everyday consumption practices. It employs practice theories to analyze the interplay between local cultures and global digital technologies. Through the concept of "curation," it explores how individuals navigate their digital geographies in urban spaces, reflecting on their engagement with and resistance to digital cultures. The discussions cover various aspects of daily life, including dining, travel, and social media, highlighting the social and environmental implications of digitalization in contemporary consumer society.

      Curating Digital Lives2024
    • The Chinese Story in Global Order

      DE

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      The book examines the evolution of China's global image since the 1978 Reform and Opening Up, utilizing a unique synthetic model for evaluating national perceptions. It combines historical analysis with quantitative data to explore the challenges and issues China faces in shaping its international reputation. Through this comprehensive approach, the author highlights the complexities of China's image transformation over the decades.

      The Chinese Story in Global Order2023
    • Focusing on Guangzhou, this book delves into the evolving dynamics of food and family within modern Chinese society. It offers an empirical case study that reveals how these relationships shape daily life amidst the backdrop of a burgeoning consumer culture. Through this lens, the author examines the cultural significance of food and its impact on familial bonds in a rapidly changing urban environment.

      Food Practices and Family Lives in Urban China2020