The Fall of the God of Money

Opium Smoking in Nineteenth-Century China

Autori

• Keith McMahon

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Etnografia

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Focusing on the cultural clash surrounding opium, the book examines perspectives from both Chinese users and Euro-Western observers, highlighting the tension between addiction and prohibition. It delves into the portrayal of opium in literature, the evolution of societal attitudes, and the shift from Confucianism to Christianity. The text also addresses early Western views on opium smoking and the interactions among diverse social groups in 19th-century China, offering a nuanced understanding of the opium debate and its historical implications.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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