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Routledge - The Origins of the Modern Chinese Press Book

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Explore the historical roots of journalism in Asia with this detailed study by Xiantao Zhang. This book examines how the modern Chinese press emerged from the Western Christian missionary press during the late nineteenth century. It provides a deep look into how evangelical and educational newspapers influenced the development of media in late Qing China. Readers will learn how missionary publications changed long-standing traditional practices, including print culture, content styles, and printing technology. By studying these shifts, the book explains how Western ideas of modernity were introduced to China, creating a lasting impact on Chinese society. This work is an essential resource for those studying media history, social change, and the evolution of print journalism in Asia.

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Traces the transition from traditional Chinese news practices to modern journalism through the lens of the missionary press.

Analyzes how Western evangelical and educational newspapers introduced new styles and content to the Chinese media landscape.

Examines the impact of Western printing technology and print culture on late nineteenth-century China.

Explains the introduction of Western modernity and its profound effects on Chinese social structures.

Provides a scholarly look at how missionary publications reshaped the foundations of print journalism in Asia.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415380669
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 September 2007
Listed Since: 26 January 2007

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