With essays by Robin D. S. Yates; Wu Hung; Pauline Yu; John Hay; Jonathan Hay; Dorothy Ko; Isabelle Duchesne; Rey Chow; Ann Anagnost.A crucial topic in the study of Chinese culture past or present is that of the boundary. In this book the authors investigate the meaning of the boundary as metaphor and paradox; as threshold and interface across the whole spectrum of Chinese art and society. The essays range from early politics and society to contemporary public and private discourse; from the creation of a literary canon to the positioning of individuals in dynastic time; from the public spaces in todays Peking Opera to the intangible surfaces of self in 14th-century painting.All the authors in this book are established Sinologists. Boundaries in China will be stimulating reading for anyone interested in the psycho-social dynamics of non-Western art and culture.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Skims the surfaceBy City MouseI cant say I gleaned much information from this book. This goes in the ever growing pile of library/museum technology books that begin with the thought; "the world is changing and we must adapt to the digital era"; but never gets into anything particularly concrete and useful.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. No revelations; but still interestingBy cmitchell312Clough focuses on the ways that the Smithsonian Institutions are adapting to digital technology. Due to their size and resources; they are undoubtedly leaders in the field. Current museum professionals are not likely to encounter revolutionary ideas in this book; but it does provide a useful overview of what is possible with new technologies.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fair overviewBy R. HoleA fair overview of the recent history of collection digitization. Not a handbook by any means; it does point to good examples of archives; libraries; and museums working toward putting their collections online.