Making Couples: Kinship, Intimacy and Consumption in Contemporary Urban China
| Author | : Chen Chen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0355519992 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780355519990 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Making Couples: Kinship, Intimacy and Consumption in Contemporary Urban China by : Chen Chen
Download or read book Making Couples: Kinship, Intimacy and Consumption in Contemporary Urban China written by Chen Chen and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My research explores the following questions: Why has spouse-selection become such a phenomenal cultural issue that it not only perplexes singles and their families but also captures the attention of the general public in urban Beijing? How are marriages and intimate relationships "made" in the context of China's rapid social transformation? What kinds of personal and identity-related concerns are voiced and negotiated by Chinese singles during the social processes of "making couples" ( xiangqin)?
