The Power of Print in Modern China

The Power of Print in Modern China: Intellectuals and Industrial Publishing from the End of Empire to Maoist State Socialism is a non-fiction book by Robert Culp, published by Columbia University Press in 2019.

The book covers the subject starting with the Qing dynasty,[1] with the Republic of China getting the most coverage,[2] and ending with the Cultural Revolution. Commercial Press, World Book Company, and Zhonghua Book Company are the three companies with the most prominent coverage.[1] Fan Zhuang of the University of Macau stated that the book's chronology means it "captures the enormous changes in culture and society through the lenses of printing and publishing."[3]

According to Zhuang, The Power of Print in Modern China has more of a focus on persons in the industry while Gutenberg in Shanghai focuses more on equipment and processes.[3]

Background

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The author used diaries and memoirs as sourcing.[1]

Reception

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Robert E. Hegel stated that the summaries were useful for readers tracking complex arguments, the notes were "extensive and helpful", and that the writing was done in a "clear, concise" way.[2]

See also

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References

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  • Hegel, Robert E. (2020). "The Power of Print in Modern China: Intellectuals and Industrial Publishing from the End of Empire to Maoist State Socialism". The China Quarterly. 241: 283–285. doi:10.1017/S0305741020000156.
  • Zhuang, Fan (August 2023). "The Power of Print in Modern China: Intellectuals and Industrial Publishing from the End of Empire to Maoist State Socialism, by Robert Culp". China Review. 23 (3). Hong Kong: 331–334. JSTOR 48740218.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Hegel, p. 283.
  2. ^ a b Hegel, p. 284.
  3. ^ a b Zhuang, p. 331.

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