£135.58

Routledge Calligraphy and Power in Contemporary Chinese Society

Price data last checked 49 day(s) ago - refreshing...

View at Amazon

We'll watch every seller, every day. One email when your price arrives.

This is the most expensive it has ever been. Walk away.

£136 today · previous high £136 · all-time low £132

NEW HERE?

Amazon shows you one price. We show you all of them.

Tosheroon watches Amazon prices so you don't have to. Every product on Amazon has a price history — we make it visible. Set the price you'd actually pay, and we'll email you the second it gets there. No app, no account, one email.

WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE

↓ Price chart
when this has been cheap or pricey
↓ Forecast
where the price is heading next
↓ Statistics
all-time high & low, recent range
↑ Price alert
name your number, we'll email you

Price History & Forecast

Grey patches = out of stock. Cheaper = lower on the chart. Hover for exact prices.

Last 42 days · 42 data points (no recent data)

Historical
Generating forecast…
£135.58 £131.66 £132.52 £133.37 £134.23 £135.08 £135.94 13 June 2026 23 June 2026 03 July 2026 13 July 2026 24 July 2026

Price Distribution

Price distribution over 42 days • 2 price levels

Days at Price
Current Price
41 days 1 day · current 0 10 21 31 41 £132 £136 Days at Price

Price Analysis

Most common price: £132 (41 days, 97.6%)

Price range: £132 - £136

Price levels: 2 different prices over 42 days

Description

Explore the deep connection between written language and social influence in this fascinating account of the world of Chinese writing. Published by Routledge as part of the Anthropology of Asia series, this book offers a unique perspective on how calligraphy functions within modern society. Readers will examine how Chinese space is utilized through writing and how scripts serve various social functions. The text explores the use of writing as a tool for propaganda and a method for publicity. Beyond its artistic value, the book investigates how writing acts as a ladder for social climbing, providing a look into the political and social dynamics of the region. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the anthropology of Asia and the cultural impact of lettering and calligraphy. It provides a detailed look at how written forms shape and reflect the power structures of contemporary Chinese society.

Key Features

Provides a fascinating account of the complex world of Chinese writing and its cultural significance.

Examines the political and social uses of writing, including its role in propaganda and publicity.

Explores how calligraphy and script function as a ladder for social climbing in contemporary society.

Analyzes the relationship between Chinese space and the application of written characters.

Offers academic insights into the anthropology of Asia through the lens of lettering and calligraphy.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
12 January 2005
Listed Since
09 February 2007

Barcode

No barcode data available

Similar Products You Might Like

Brushes with Power: Modern Politics and the Chinese Art of Calligraphy
96% match

Brushes with Power: Modern Politics and the Chinese Art of Calligraphy

University of California Press

£54.40 06 Jul 2026
Japanese Calligraphy as a Way to Make the Invisible Visible
95% match

Japanese Calligraphy as a Way to Make the Invisible Visible

Cambridge Scholars Publishing

£69.99 06 Jul 2026
The Dao in Chinese Calligraphy: Theories, Practices, and Perspectives
95% match

The Dao in Chinese Calligraphy: Theories, Practices, and Perspectives

Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften

£55.57 18 Jul 2026
Planning Chinese Characters: Reaction, Evolution or Revolution?: 9 (Language Policy, 9)
95% match

Planning Chinese Characters: Reaction, Evolution or Revolution?: 9 (Language Policy, 9)

Springer

£99.99 08 Jul 2026
Artibetter Portable Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Inkstone
95% match

Artibetter Portable Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Inkstone

Artibetter

£14.09 03 Jul 2026
Reading Chinese Script: A Cognitive Analysis
95% match

Reading Chinese Script: A Cognitive Analysis

Psychology Press

£140.72 20 Aug 2026
DEWIN 3-Piece Calligraphy Pen Set - Chinese Shodo Ink Pens
95% match

DEWIN 3-Piece Calligraphy Pen Set - Chinese Shodo Ink Pens

DEWIN

£6.09 03 Jul 2026
The Power of the Brush: Chinese Historical Symbols: 笔精墨妙:中国历史文化符号
95% match

The Power of the Brush: Chinese Historical Symbols: 笔精墨妙:中国历史文化符号

£60.21 28 Jul 2026
Linkstyle 15-Piece Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Bag
95% match

Linkstyle 15-Piece Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Bag

Linkstyle

£15.99 03 Jul 2026
Linkstyle 10PCS Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Bamboo Bag
95% match

Linkstyle 10PCS Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Bamboo Bag

Linkstyle

£13.99 03 Jul 2026
Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering Guide for Kids Ages 8+
95% match

Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering Guide for Kids Ages 8+

£7.99 14 Jul 2026
Joyzan Calligraphy Pen Set - Soft Tip Black Ink Brush Pens
94% match

Joyzan Calligraphy Pen Set - Soft Tip Black Ink Brush Pens

Joyzan

£4.59 05 Feb 2026
Calligraphy Practice Workbook - Modern Script & Brush Lettering
94% match

Calligraphy Practice Workbook - Modern Script & Brush Lettering

£7.99 30 Jul 2026
CDIYTOOL 15PCS Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Holder
94% match

CDIYTOOL 15PCS Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Holder

CDIYTOOL

£15.99 03 Jul 2026
The Mirror of Writing: Kang Youwei's Curriculum for Chinese Calligraphy Art
94% match

The Mirror of Writing: Kang Youwei's Curriculum for Chinese Calligraphy Art

New Academia Publishing/ The Spring

£48.11 03 Jul 2026
WRITING SYSTEMS OF THE WORLD (The Language Library)
94% match

WRITING SYSTEMS OF THE WORLD (The Language Library)

Wiley

£35.38 13 Aug 2026
A Computational Approach to Digital Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China)
94% match

A Computational Approach to Digital Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China)

Springer

£113.59 18 Jul 2026
A Handbook of Persian Calligraphy and Related Arts: 109 (Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 1 The Near and Middle East, 109)
94% match

A Handbook of Persian Calligraphy and Related Arts: 109 (Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 1 The Near and Middle East, 109)

Brill

£101.80 22 Aug 2026
Routledge Persian Calligraphy: A Corpus Study of Letterforms
94% match

Routledge Persian Calligraphy: A Corpus Study of Letterforms

Routledge

£112.01 27 Jul 2026
Ideography and Chinese Language Theory: A History: 26 (Welten Ostasiens / Worlds of East Asia / Mondes de l’Extrême Orient, 26)
94% match

Ideography and Chinese Language Theory: A History: 26 (Welten Ostasiens / Worlds of East Asia / Mondes de l’Extrême Orient, 26)

De Gruyter

£120.50 17 Jul 2026
EEEKit 12PCS Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Bamboo Holder
94% match

EEEKit 12PCS Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Bamboo Holder

EEEKit

£12.99 03 Jul 2026
Writing: Making Your Mark
94% match

Writing: Making Your Mark

British Library Publishing

£28.67 28 Jul 2026
Line, Form, Qi: Calligraphic Art from the Fondation INK Collection
94% match

Line, Form, Qi: Calligraphic Art from the Fondation INK Collection

£47.15 20 Aug 2026
Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Chinese Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, The (Bloomsbury Research Handbooks in Asian Philosophy)
94% match

Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Chinese Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, The (Bloomsbury Research Handbooks in Asian Philosophy)

Bloomsbury Academic

£131.38 12 Jul 2026