Deathsong of the River: A Reader’s Guide to the Chinese TV Series “Heshang” (Cornell East Asia Series) (Cornell East Asia Series, 54)
“Deathsong of the River: A Reader’s Guide to the Chinese TV Series ‘Heshang’” by Xiaokang Su is a comprehensive exploration of a significant television documentary series that influenced Chinese youth during a pivotal moment in history. Published by Cornell East Asia Series on March 31, 2010, this edition spans 370 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a richly-annotated translation of the original filmscript, providing insights into the intellectual and artistic context of the series.
Readers will find that this guide serves as a valuable resource for understanding the impact of “Heshang” on contemporary Chinese culture and thought. It is designed for use in academic settings, making it suitable for classes focused on television programs and broadcasting in China. The annotations enhance the viewing experience, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the series’ themes and its relevance to the events surrounding the 1989 democracy movement.
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Perhaps the most daring TV documentary series ever produced in mainland China, which directly affected the thinking of Chinese youth on the eve of the 1989 democracy movement. This richly-annotated translation of the original filmscript by Su Xiaokang and Wang Luxiang puts the series in its intellectual and artistic context and is suitable for use in classes on Chinese culture and contemporary China, with or without the videotape.
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