Panda Fandom by Yulei Guo PAPERBACK 9781032841045

Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book provides the first exploration of panda fandom, a term denoting the community built upon the deep and intimate emotional connections between fans and giant pandas. The book uncovers the dynamic relationship between China, the West, and the giant panda, rooted in over two centuries of cross-cultural encounters.\nDrawing from extensive fieldwork at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, it explores how panda fandom has evolved as a result of China\u0092s participation in global capitalism, cultural exchange, and diplomatic strategy. This book aims at showing that panda fandom, though taking its shape in the Chinese nation currently, has been a consequence to the expansion of Western imperialism, colonialism, and capitalist industrialization in the Chinese community since the\n\nPanda Fandom\nNation, Capitalism, and Biopower\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note th;