Religion, Secularism, and Love as a Political Discourse in Modern China (1) (China: From Revolution to Reform)

By: Ting Guo

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Synopsis: What is the meaning of love in modern Chinese politics? Why has ai . (love) been a crucial political discourse for secular nationalism for generations of political leaders as a powerful instrument to the present day? This book offers the first systematic examination of the ways in which the notion of love has been introduced, adapted, and engineered as a political discourse for the building and rebuilding of a secular modern nation, all the while appropriating Confucianism, Christianity, popular religion, ghost stories, political religion, and their religious affects. The insights of this exploration expand not only the discussion of the role of emotions in the project of Chinese modernity, but also the study of affective governance and religious nationalisms around the world today.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 206 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040799512
Related ISBNs:: 9781040795460, 9781003702597, 9789463722155
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/22/25
Copyrighted By:: T. Guo / Taylor & Francis Group
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.