{"product_id":"wild-fictions-essays-on-literature-empire-and-the-environment","title":"Wild Fictions: Essays on Literature, Empire, and the Environment","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFiction and Justice in China\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eExplore the fascinating relationship between law, crime fiction, and social change in modern China. This groundbreaking study examines how crime narratives evolved from prohibition under early communist rule to become one of the country's most influential forms of popular literature, offering unique insights into justice, politics, and cultural identity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eCombining literary criticism, legal studies, and cultural history, this book investigates how Chinese crime fiction reflects and critiques changing legal systems, political structures, and social values. Through extensive research and firsthand interviews, it reveals how fiction often serves as a powerful lens for understanding contemporary Chinese society.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eChinese crime fiction and detective literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eLaw and literature studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCrime narratives in modern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePolitical and legal themes in fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCultural responses to social change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCrime, justice, and corruption in literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePopular culture and state influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eHistorical development of Chinese detective fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eFirst comprehensive study of Chinese crime fiction across multiple eras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eExplores ancient, modern, and contemporary crime narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eExamines the relationship between literature and legal systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eIncorporates interviews with legal and security officials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eAnalyzes both Chinese and Western influences on crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eConnects popular literature with social and political history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eValuable resource for Chinese studies, literature, and legal scholars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eOffers a unique perspective on modern Chinese culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePage Count: 520 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eDimensions: 8.99\" × 6.03\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eIllustrated: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePublication Date: February 1, 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCategory: Literary Criticism, Chinese Studies \u0026amp; Legal Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003e1 × Fiction and Justice in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MAKS Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895060041785,"sku":"9780226845326","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/9891\/4617\/files\/ID5JdupQLb9780226845326.webp?v=1792588445","url":"https:\/\/store.maksgroups.com\/products\/wild-fictions-essays-on-literature-empire-and-the-environment","provider":"MAKS Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}