Culture represents the soul of a nation and its people. This book centers on this theme, providing a comprehensive analysis of the transformations of, achievements in, and challenges to China’s cultural development over the first four decades of reform and opening. The contributors provide an in-depth and systematic examination of the different aspects of this history, including institutions and policies, public services, heritage protection, industries, enterprises, market, consumption, trade, and international exchange. An entire chapter is devoted to fine arts and design.
Edited by:
Zhengrong Hu
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 477g
ISBN: 9781636678986
ISBN 10: 163667898X
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 18 February 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of Figures - List of Tables - Hu Zhengrong and Li Jidong Chapter 1 Cultural Development in China in the Past 40 Years - Qi Yongfeng and Huang Wei Chapter 2 Structural Reform and Policy Evolution - Wu Licai and Xie Shengli Chapter 3 Supplying Public Cultural Services - Shan Jixiang Chapter 4 Protection of Cultural Heritage - Fan Zhou Chapter 5 Cultural Industries - Wei Pengju Chapter 6 Reform, Opening Up, and Supply Side Market Construction—The Institutional and Capital Perspectives - Peng Yingke Chapter 7 Cultural Consumption - Yu Wei Chapter 8 Design, Arts, and Crafts - Bibliography
Hu Zhengrong, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of China Education Television and former President, Professor, and doctoral supervisor of Communication University of China (CUC). Dr. Hu also serves as Vice Chair of China Television Artists Association, Convener of the Appraisal Group for Journalism and Communication under the State Council Academic Degrees Committee, council member of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, and council member of the Chinese Association for International Understanding.