Women and Gender in Twentieth-Century China (Gender and History, 23) - Softcover

Bailey, Paul J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230577776 ISBN 13: 9780230577770

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2012

Synopsis

A narrative and analytical account of Chinese women's experiences during the twentieth century. Synthesizing and incorporating the latest research, Paul J. Bailey assesses in particular the impact of political, cultural and social change in Chinese women's lives, and explores the evolution of gender discourses during this period.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Paul J. Bailey provides the first analytical study in English of Chinese women's experiences during China's turbulent twentieth century. Incorporating the very latest specialized research, and drawing upon Chinese cinema and autobiographical memoirs, this fascinating narrative account:

· explores the impact of political, social and cultural change on women's lives, and how Chinese women responded to such developments
· charts the evolution of gender discourses during this period
· illuminates both change and continuity in gender discourse and practice.

Approachable and authoritative, this is an essential overview for students, teachers and scholars of gender history, and anyone with an interest in modern Chinese history.

About the Author:

PAUL BAILEY is professor of Modern Chinese History at the University of Durham, UK. He previously taught at Lingnan College, Hong Kong, and the University of Edinburgh, UK. His previous publications include "Gender and Education in China" (2007) and "China in the Twentieth Century" (2001). 

About this edition

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0230577776
• ISBN 13: 9780230577770
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 202