National Image

China's Communication of Cultural Symbols
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-981-15-3146-0
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 535 g

This book introduces researchers, students and the general public to an intriguing phenomenon at the intersection of diverse fields: national branding. In particular, it uses representative cases particularly to show how China responded to major challenges, not only in the distant past, but also especially in our hectic age of national image construction. By pursuing an interdisciplinary, socio-historical approach, the book sheds new light on the role of cultural symbols in national image building. As such, readers will learn how China has exploited its “black-and-white” tradition – calligraphy and painting – in the construction of a national image.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Meng, Xiangfei

Weitere Mitwirkende

Feng, Wei

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Außenpolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikationswissenschaften Interkulturelle Kommunikation & Interaktion
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Ethnologie Kultur- und Sozialethnologie: Politische Ethnologie, Recht, Organisation, Identität
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Politische Kommunikation und Partizipation
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikation & Medien in der Politik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Flaggen, Embleme, Symbole, Logos

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Chapter 1  An Overview of Theories of National Image.- Chapter 2  Perceptual Barriers to China's National Image and Their Causes.- Chapter 3  National Image from a Constructivist Perspective.- Chapter 4  The Application of Cultural Symbols and the misunderstanding of Cultural Symbols.- Chapter 5  The International Communication of Cultural Symbols in the Construction of China’s National Image.- Chapter 6  China’s Black and White Art: An Important Cultural Symbol of China’s Peaceful Development.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Xiangfei Meng is Professor affiliated with the School of Marxism, Shanghai International Studies University, P. R. China. He completed his doctorate in International Relations at Shanghai International Studies University in 2014. His primary research area is international relations, particularly politics and its international communication. Having published over 20 research articles and received 10 research grants, Dr. Meng is a “rising star” researcher in the realm of international politics and intercultural communication.