Celebrity in China

by Edwards, Louise; Jeffreys, Elaine

• ISBN13: 9789622090880
• ISBN10: 9622090885
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-15
• Publisher: Hong Kong Univ Pr

Summary

Celebrity is a pervasive aspect of everyday life and a growing field of academic inquiry. This is the first book-length exploration of celebrity culture in the People's Republic of China and its interaction with international norms of celebrity production. The book comprises case studies from popular culture (film, music, dance, literature, internet); official culture (military, political, and moral exemplars) and business celebrities. This breadth illuminates the ways capitalism and communism converge in the elevation of particular individuals to fame in contemporary China. The book will interest scholars and students in media, popular culture and China studies. Journalists may find the book useful for their analysis of famous figures in China and people working in creative industries area may appreciate these insights into 'image management' in China.--Louise Edwards is professor of modern China studies at the University of Hong Kong. -Elaine Jeffreys is a senior lecturer in China studies at the University of Technology, Sydney.---

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. vii
List of Tables	p. viii
List of Contributors	p. ix
Celebrity/China	p. 1
Military Celebrity in China: The Evolution of 'Heroic and Model Servicemen'	p. 21
China's Celebrity Mothers: Female Virtues, Patriotism and Social Harmony	p. 45
Accidental Celebrities: Chinas Chastity Heroines and Charity	p. 67
Celebrity Philanthropy: The Cultivation of Chinas HIV/AIDS Heroes	p. 85
Jet Li: 'Wushu Master' in Sport and Film	p. 103
Literary Celebrity in China: From Reformers to Rebels	p. 125
Flexible Celebrity: A Half-Century of Miao Pop	p. 145
Jin Xing: China's Transsexual Star of Dance	p. 169
China's Celebrity Entrepreneurs: Business Models for 'Success'	p. 193
China's Internet Celebrity: Furong Jiejie	p. 217
Notes	p. 237
References	p. 243
Index	p. 277
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