Description |
1 online resource |
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Asia: local studies/global themes ; 28 |
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Asia--local studies/global themes ; 28.
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Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Multiple Metaphors and Mystical Imaginaries: A Cultural History of Weiqi; 3. Nation, Race, and Man; 4. Becoming Men: Children's Training in Contemporary China; 5. A Certain Man: University Students, Amateurs, and Professionals; 6. Retirement and Constructions of Masculinity among Working-Class Weiqi Players; 7. Conclusion: Looking Forward to a Bygone Age; Notes; Glossary of Terms; Bibliography; Index |
Summary |
Go (Weiqi in Chinese) is one of the most popular games in East Asia, with a steadily increasing fan base around the world. Like chess, Go is a logic game but it is much older, with written records mentioning the game that date back to the 4th century BC. As Chinese politics have changed over the last two millennia, so too has the imagery of the game. In Imperial times it was seen as a tool to seek religious enlightenment and was one of the four noble arts that were a requisite to becoming a cultured gentleman. During the Cultural Revolution it was a stigmatized emblem of the last |
Analysis |
asia scholars |
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asian studies |
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board games |
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china |
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chinese culture |
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chinese games |
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chinese nationalism |
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chinese traditions |
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class differences |
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competitive culture |
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cultural revolution |
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culture and politics |
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east asia |
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feudalism |
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four noble arts |
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game historians |
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game history |
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games and sports |
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gentlemen |
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go players |
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go |
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imperial times |
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logic games |
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manhood |
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masculinity |
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popular games |
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recreation and games |
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religious enlightenment |
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traditional games |
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weiqi |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Go (Game) -- China
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Games -- Social aspects -- China
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GAMES -- Board.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
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Games -- Social aspects
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Go (Game)
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China
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2013006681 |
ISBN |
0520956931 |
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9780520956933 |
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1299794041 |
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9781299794047 |
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