Communications in Contemporary China: Orchestrating Thinking

The book explores how the Party-state conducts communications in China, combining government policies, propaganda, consumer culture, media platforms, celebrities, and more to perpetuate, enforce, and legitimize ideas. It provides insight into the complex web of conditions, objectives, and challenges faced by the Chinese leadership and commercial interests.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the intricate dynamics of communication in China, drawing a parallel to an orchestra. Rather than viewing China's communication system as solely centralized and top-down, it proposes a more comprehensive understanding that encompasses the contributions of various actors. These actors include the government through its state policies, propaganda bureaus, commercial consumer culture, digital and traditional media platforms, celebrities, entertainers, journalists, educators, community interest groups, and family and friends. Together, they shape the perpetuation, enforcement, and legitimization of ideas in China.

The book explores a range of themes, including censorship, surveillance, national narratives in both onscreen and everyday life, political agency, creative work, news production, and gender politics. By examining these themes, the book provides valuable insights into the complex web of conditions, objectives, and challenges faced by the Chinese leadership and commercial interests as they orchestrate their visions for the nation's future.

This volume is of immense interest to students and scholars of media and communication studies, Chinese politics, and Chinese Studies. It offers a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on the evolving landscape of communication in China, shedding light on the interplay between government policies, cultural influences, and individual voices.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032505749