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A Floating Chinaman

- Fantasy and Failure across the Pacific

By Hua Hsu
About A Floating Chinaman

Who gets to speak for China? During the interwar years, when American condescension toward China yielded to fascination with all things Chinese, a circle of writers sparked an unprecedented conversation over U.S.-Chinese relations. Hua Hsu tells how they became ensnared in bitter rivalries over who could claim the title of leading China expert.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674967908
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • June 6, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 244x165x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 604 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 24, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of A Floating Chinaman

Who gets to speak for China? During the interwar years, when American condescension toward China yielded to fascination with all things Chinese, a circle of writers sparked an unprecedented conversation over U.S.-Chinese relations. Hua Hsu tells how they became ensnared in bitter rivalries over who could claim the title of leading China expert.

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