Beyond the Neon Lights: Everyday Shanghai in the Early Twentieth Century
by Hanchao Lu
Beyond the Neon Lights explores everyday Shanghai in the early twentieth century. Hanchao Lu looks beyond the city’s celebrated modern image to consider the ordinary social and cultural experiences that defined urban life, offering readers a grounded perspective on a pivotal period in Shanghai’s history.
About This Book
Beyond the Neon Lights examines everyday Shanghai in the early twentieth century.
Hanchao Lu turns attention from the city’s iconic modern image toward the ordinary experiences that shaped urban life.
The book offers a historical perspective on Shanghai’s social and cultural world during a period of significant change.
It is suited to readers interested in Shanghai, modern Chinese history, and the lived experience of cities.
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