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- ISBN 9789048563289
- Weight: 620g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 10 Mar 2026
- Publisher: Pallas Publications
- Publication City/Country: NL
- Product Form: Hardback
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Chinese Borderlands in Transition: Mobility, Penetration, and Transformation offers a compelling exploration of borderlands as dynamic cultural spaces.
Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this edited volume examines the representations, negotiations, practices, and experiences that define border regions across time and place. It illuminates the intricate intersections of identity, space, and power through three key lenses: the mobility of cultural borderlands in Southern China, the penetration of socio-political borderlands in Northern China, and the transformation of traditional borderlands in modern China. With its interdisciplinary approach and diverse case studies, Chinese Borderlands in Transition invites readers to critically engage with the intricate dynamics of these liminal spaces, from the realms of literature and art to migration and geopolitical struggles.
This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the fluidity and significance of borderlands in shaping cultures and societies.
Junmin Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the City University of Macau.
Fangyi Cheng is Professor of History in Boya (Liberal Arts) College at Sun Yat-sen University, China.
