“An important and much-needed introduction to this rich and fast-growing field. Hershatter has handled a daunting task with aplomb.” —Susan L. Glosser, au

In this major new collection, an international team of scholars examine the relationship between the Chinese women's periodical press and global modernity in th

What can we learn about the Chinese revolution by placing a doubly marginalized group—rural women—at the center of the inquiry? In this book, Gail Hershatte

Most analyses of gender in High Qing times have focused on literature and on the writings of the elite; this book broadens the scope of inquiry to include women

In the past decade, as prostitution once again has become a recognized feature of Chinese society, it has been incorporated into a larger public discussion abou