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The teahouse under socialism the decline and renewal of public life in Chengdu, 1950-2000

Title
The teahouse under socialism [electronic resource] : the decline and renewal of public life in Chengdu, 1950-2000 / Di Wang.
Author
Wang, Di, 1956-
Publication
Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2018.

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Description
1 online resource.
Uniform Title
Teahouse under socialism (Online)
Alternative Title
Teahouse under socialism (Online)
Subject
  • Tearooms > China > Chengdu > History > 20th century
  • Socialism and culture > China > Chengdu > History > 20th century
  • Chengdu (China) > Social life and customs > 20th century
  • Chengdu (China) > Politics and government > 20th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description (note)
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Contents
Introduction : urban political transitions under socialism -- The demise of the Chengdu teahouse guild and the fall of small business -- State control and the rise of socialist entertainment -- The decline of public life under Mao's rule -- The resurgence of teahouses in the reform era -- Urban residents and migrant workers in public life -- The power of mahjong -- Conclusion : the state, the teahouse, and the public sphere.
LCCN
2017040970
OCLC
ssj0002011301
Author
Wang, Di, 1956-
Title
The teahouse under socialism [electronic resource] : the decline and renewal of public life in Chengdu, 1950-2000 / Di Wang.
Imprint
Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2018.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Note
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Other Form:
Print version: Wang, Di, 1956- author. Teahouse under socialism Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2018 9781501715488 (DLC) 2017040065
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