Panda Nation: The Construction and Conservation of China's Modern Icon

ISBN-13: 9780199393671 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 264 str.

E. Elena Songster

Opis

Panda Nation demonstrates how the giant panda's transformation from an obscure animal into a national treasure reflects China's efforts to distinguish itself as a nation. Through government-directed science and popular nationalism, the story of the panda's iconic rise offers a striking reflection of China's dramatic ascent in global status.

Recenzje

While there is a broad range of books focused on Chinese history through various angles and perspectives, Songster's Panda Nation is highly original in its attention to understanding modern Chinese history, culture, politics and worldview through its focus on one of the most adorable animals on earth. It depicts not only how pandas have helped in shaping the image of China, but also how they play an indispensable role in writing modern Chinese history.

O autorze

E. Elena Songster is Associate Professor of History at St. Mary's College of California.