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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Main Author: Songster, E. Elena ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Oxford University Press 2018
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:'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
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2018. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen
ISBN:9780199393701
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780199393671.001.0001