Silencing Shanghai

Language and Identity in Urban China

Autori

• Fang Xu

Parametri

• 276 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Etnografia

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The book explores the tension between Shanghai's rise as a global metropolis and the decline of the Shanghai dialect. It highlights how the marginalization of this vernacular reflects state-sponsored social exclusion, ultimately silencing a vital aspect of local identity. Through this examination, it reveals the broader implications for cultural heritage and community voice amidst urban transformation.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

(In brossura)