The Quest for Gentility in China : Negotiations beyond Gender and Class

Daria Berg's, edited book The Quest for Gentility in China: Negotiations beyond Gender and Class (with Chloë Starr) (2007), investigates how the quest for gentility has shaped Chinese civilization and the formation of culture in China until the present day (to view inside, click details). This book analyzes perceptions, social aspirations and cultural practices in China, showing how the notion of gentility has evolved and retained its relevance from late imperial times until the modern age.