Masculinities in Chinese History

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Exploring the evolution of male identity throughout Chinese history, this book examines how men have acted and thought from the Zhou dynasty to the present. Bret Hinsch highlights the dynamic characteristics of historical Chinese masculinity and the influences of capitalism, imperialism, modernization, revolution, and reform on contemporary male identities. By providing a comprehensive survey, it sheds light on the complexities of masculinity in a society experiencing rapid change.