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Reveals the literary world of Japanese-occupied Manchuria (Manchukuo, 1932-45). This book examines the lives, careers, and literary legacies of seven prolific Chinese women writers during the occupation. It is suitable for those who study the history of East Asia, imperialism, and women.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 Chinese Women and Cultural Production in a Japanese Colonial Context

2 Foundations of Colonial Rule in Manchukuo and the “Woman Question”

3 Manchukuo’s Chinese-Language Literary World

4 Forging Careers in Manchukuo

5 Disrupting the Patriarchal Foundations of Manchukuo

6 Contesting Colonial Society

7 The Collapse of Empire and Careers

8 Resisting Manchukuo

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Resisting Manchukuo

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      Publisher: MN - University of British Columbia Press
      Publication Date: 7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780774813365, 978-0774813365
      ISBN10: 0774813369
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Reveals the literary world of Japanese-occupied Manchuria (Manchukuo, 1932-45). This book examines the lives, careers, and literary legacies of seven prolific Chinese women writers during the occupation. It is suitable for those who study the history of East Asia, imperialism, and women.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      1 Chinese Women and Cultural Production in a Japanese Colonial Context

      2 Foundations of Colonial Rule in Manchukuo and the “Woman Question”

      3 Manchukuo’s Chinese-Language Literary World

      4 Forging Careers in Manchukuo

      5 Disrupting the Patriarchal Foundations of Manchukuo

      6 Contesting Colonial Society

      7 The Collapse of Empire and Careers

      8 Resisting Manchukuo

      Notes

      Bibliography

      Index

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