254 Pages
38 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
254 Pages
38 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
254 Pages
38 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Emphasizing the role of documentary in shaping a nation-state’s image, demonstrating social development and promoting cultural exchanges, this book examines the changes in China’s national image in documentaries at home and abroad since 1949.
Based on theoretical frameworks of media sociology, political economy of communication and cultural studies, the book traces the development of Chinese... Read more
1. Introduction: The Dissemination of National Image and the Function of Documentary Films 2. From “Illustrated China” to “Diverse China” 3. The Nation State in Documentaries 4. Social Changes in Documentaries 5. “Cultivating People Morally and Intellectually” in the Documentary 6. The Succession of Documentary Aesthetics 7. Typical Cases in China and Abroad 8. Conclusion: Chinese documentary thinking against the background of media integration
Biography
Chen Yi is a professor at Soochow University, China. His research interests are documentary, critical visual communication and media convergence.
