Panda nation : the construction and conservation of China's modern icon /

'Panda Nation' demonstrates how the giant panda's transformation from an obscure animal into a national treasure reflects China's efforts to distinguish itself as a nation. Through government-directed science and popular nationalism, the story of the panda's iconic rise offe...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Songster, E. Elena
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, New York : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Zusammenfassung:
'Panda Nation' demonstrates how the giant panda's transformation from an obscure animal into a national treasure reflects China's efforts to distinguish itself as a nation. Through government-directed science and popular nationalism, the story of the panda's iconic rise offers a striking reflection of China's dramatic ascent in global status.
Umfang:
1 online resource : illustrations
Anmerkungen:
Previously issued in print: 2018.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780199393701
9780199393671
Schlagworte:
Pandas > China > Symbolic aspects.
Pandas > China > Political aspects.
Pandas > China > Conservation.
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