China, Culturally Speaking - A Conversation with Michael Berry (eBook, ePUB)
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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Michael Berry, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Cultural Studies at UCLA and a world-renowned Chinese literary translator and film scholar. After discussing the inspiring influence his English teacher had on him, the conversation covers topics such as the appeal of literary translation, modern and contemporary Chinese literature, the history and development of Chinese cinema, popular culture in modern China, censorship, and the importance of staying true to one's values. This carefully-edited book includes an introductio...
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Michael Berry, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Cultural Studies at UCLA and a world-renowned Chinese literary translator and film scholar. After discussing the inspiring influence his English teacher had on him, the conversation covers topics such as the appeal of literary translation, modern and contemporary Chinese literature, the history and development of Chinese cinema, popular culture in modern China, censorship, and the importance of staying true to one's values. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Living Values, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. From New Jersey to Nanjing - Discovering another worldII. Found in Translation - Manifesting values and creating impactIII. Freedom of the Press - Rewriting novels and denying translationsIV. Contemporary Voices - Literature, film, soft power, and cultural imbalancesV. A Glimpse Behind the Lens - Chinese cinema and cinematographersVI. Business and Art - The Hollywood-Chinese axis vs. independent filmmakersVII. Flourishing - The power of valuesAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations:This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
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