Western queers in China : flight to the land of Oz /

This unique work examines the role played by sexuality in the historical encounter between China and the West. Distinguished historian D.E. Mungello focuses especially on Western homosexuals who saw China as a place of escape from the homophobia of Europe and North America. His groundbreaking study...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mungello, D. E. (David Emil), 1943-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2012.
Temas:
1900-1999
Gay immigrants > China > History > 20th century.
Gays > China > History > 20th century.
Homosexuality > China > History > 20th century.
Immigrants homosexuels > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Homosexuels > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Homosexualité > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Gay Studies.
Emigration and immigration > Social aspects.
Gay immigrants.
Gays.
Homosexuality.
China > Emigration and immigration > Social aspects > History > 20th century.
China.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This unique work examines the role played by sexuality in the historical encounter between China and the West. Distinguished historian D.E. Mungello focuses especially on Western homosexuals who saw China as a place of escape from the homophobia of Europe and North America. His groundbreaking study traces the lives of two dozen men, many previously unknown to have same-sex desire, who fled to China and in the process influenced perceptions of Chinese culture to this day. This escapism engendered casual sexual encounters, serious friendships, and substantive intellectual rela.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1442215569
9781442215566
9781280658020
1280658029
9781442215580
1442215585
1442215577
9781442215573
9786613634955
6613634956

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