International Theory and the Transnational Critic
China in the Age of Multiculturalism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20056913 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michelle Yeh (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2000 |
| Pages | 251-280 |
| Publication date | 2000-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Modern Chinese Literary and Cultural Studies in the Age of Theory (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Duke University Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1215/9780822380160-011 |
| OpenAlex | W2322211980 |
| ISBN | 9780822380160 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
I begin with the ongoing debate in the field of comparative literature as a point of departure for reflecting on the current state of Chinese literary and cultural studies. There are several reasons for doing this. First, by definition, comparative literature crosses many boundaries-linguistic, national, and cultural, to name only the most obvious ones-therefore, the transnational and transcultural thrust of comparative literature makes it a logical site for discussions on multiculturalism. Second, as a modern Western discipline, comparative literature has exerted a significant influence on Chinese literary studies for decades. Quite a few scholars in the latter field in North America and Europe are trained in comparative literature and play a major role in the introduction of contemporary theory and practice, including multiculturalism, to Chinese audiences. Finally, comparative literature distinguishes itself from other kinds of literary studies by its comparative
Sociology · Japanese History and Culture · Philippine History and Culture · Translation Studies and Practices
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,32 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2025 (19) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |