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Social Sciences - Scents of China: A Modern History of Smell

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Book Synopsis: In this vivid and highly original reading of recent Chinese history, Xuelei Huang documents the eclectic array of smells that permeated Chinese life from the High Qing through to the Mao period. Utilising interdisciplinary methodology and critically engaging with scholarship in the expanding fields of sensory and smell studies, she shows how this period of tumultuous change in China was experienced through the body and the senses. Drawing on unexplored archival materials, readers are introduced to the 'smellscapes' of China from the eighteenth to mid-twentieth century via perfumes, food, body odours, public health projects, consumerism and cosmetics, travel literature, fiction and political language. This pioneering and evocative study takes the reader on a sensory journey through modern Chinese history, examining the ways in which the experience of scent and modernity have intertwined.

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Discover the captivating world of Chinese history with Scents of China: A Modern History of Smell. Immerse yourself in the vibrant scents that shaped Chinese life from the High Qing to the Mao period. This groundbreaking book by Xuelei Huang offers a unique perspective on Chinese history, exploring the role of smells and senses in the midst of tumultuous change.

Using an interdisciplinary approach and drawing on previously untapped archival materials, Scents of China unveils the intriguing 'smellscapes' of the eighteenth to mid-twentieth century. From perfumes to public health projects, from food to fiction, this book intertwines scent and modernity, revealing how the experience of smells shaped the nation's development.

Uncover the olfactory dimensions of China's past and embark on a sensory journey through time. With rich descriptions and meticulous research, Xuelei Huang invites you to step into a world where smells hold the key to understanding cultural, social, and political transformations. Don't miss the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for the lesser-explored aspects of history.

Start your olfactory adventure today by ordering Scents of China: A Modern History of Smell. Experience the fascinating fusion of scents and modernity in Chinese culture. Grab your copy now!

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