Chinese Cyber Nationalism: Evolution, Characteristics, and Implications (Paperback)

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Chinese Cyber Nationalism offers the first comprehensive examination of the social and ideological movement that mixes Confucian cultural traditions and advanced media technology. Over the past decade, the Internet has increasingly become a communication center, organizational platform, and channel of execution by which Chinese nationalistic causes have been promoted throughout the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Lexington Books (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739118188
• ISBN-13: 978-0739118184
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,076 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This timely book targets a broad readership, December 14, 2007

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First, scholars who are interested in the development of new media technologies and how this development has influenced and affected Chinese people in general and the government in particular will find this book highly useful. Graduate students of economic, sino, and international studies will benefit greatly as China has emerged once again as one of the leading countries in the world's economic marketplace over the past decade. Policy maker around the globe benefit as well, as it perfectly shows how powerful the Internet could be given this book's special focus. "Chinese cyber nationalism" also offers a broad overview of China's history from different perspectives, especially to less knowledgeable but interested readers. The author connects the political outlook to the technological media advancements and analyzes the ideological and social perspective of Chinese cyber nationalism. Most importantly, the book offers extensive insight in how the modern China, deeply rooted within its history, demands its place in the world as a leading and powerful country.