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The book explores the tension between Shanghai's rise as a global metropolis and the decline of the Shanghai dialect. It highlights how the marginalization of this vernacular reflects state-sponsored social exclusion, ultimately silencing a vital aspect of local identity. Through this examination, it reveals the broader implications for cultural heritage and community voice amidst urban transformation.
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Silencing Shanghai, Fang Xu
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Silencing Shanghai
- Subtitle
- Language and Identity in Urban China
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Fang Xu
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9781793635334
- Series
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the tension between Shanghai's rise as a global metropolis and the decline of the Shanghai dialect. It highlights how the marginalization of this vernacular reflects state-sponsored social exclusion, ultimately silencing a vital aspect of local identity. Through this examination, it reveals the broader implications for cultural heritage and community voice amidst urban transformation.