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Routledge - The Global City 2.0: Cities and Global Governance

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Explore the complex psychosocial landscape of idol worship in Chinese societies with this academic study from Routledge. This book provides a deep look into how idol worship is perceived through the lenses of Chinese culture, history, and philosophy. It offers a unique comparison between these traditional practices and the celebrity worship concepts often found in Western literature. Readers will gain access to a pioneering hexagonal model that explains how various demographic and dispositional variables influence idol worship. The text also examines the cognitive and social functions that idols serve within these societies. By looking at contemporary Chinese perspectives, the book covers the emotional and interpersonal aspects of this phenomenon, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in behavioral sciences.

Key Features

Provides a psychosocial study of idol worship specifically within Chinese societies and cultural contexts.

Compares Chinese idol worship with Western concepts of celebrity worship to highlight key differences.

Introduces a pioneering hexagonal model to explain how demographic and dispositional variables impact behavior.

Analyzes the specific cognitive and social functions that idols and idol worship serve in society.

Examines contemporary Chinese perspectives regarding the emotional and interpersonal aspects of worship.

Integrates historical, philosophical, and cultural reviews to provide a well-rounded academic perspective.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
02 November 2018
Listed Since
14 September 2016

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