Routledge Popular Media and Social Emotion in China Book

Explore the evolving landscape of Chinese media and culture with this scholarly work from the Routledge Contemporary China Series. Since the early 1990s, the media and cultural fields in China have undergone significant commercialization, leading to a massive boom in the entertainment industries. This book examines how these shifts have changed media behavior and communication styles across the nation. As new media penetrates the daily lives of Chinese people, this text provides a deep look into the growth of entertainment culture. It examines the relationship between the rapid development of the media industry and the massive rise of social media. Readers will gain insights into the emotional content and public discourse found within popular media, making it a valuable resource for those studying contemporary Chinese society, communication, and cultural shifts.