State Propaganda in China’s Entertainment Industry

State Propaganda in China’s Entertainment Industry

Shenshen Cai

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2016
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Cultura popular
ISBN:
9781138639614

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This book maps out the cutting-edge expansions of official propaganda that are embedded in the entertainment industry of contemporary China. Its case studies bring to light the progression of the mainstream propaganda discourse in terms of its merging, cooperation and compromise in both the traditional and newly-emerging entertainment media.

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