02199cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000160007804000110009404100170010505000070012210000260012924500520015526400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000310039350801670042452011530059153400450174465300360178985600430182599900170186856343UtSlPG20260610134310.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  altf90029790  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aDS1 aSecker, Fritz,d1889-10aSchen: Studien aus einer chinesischen Weltstadt 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-01-09  aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Schen: Studien aus einer chinesischen Weltstadt" by Fritz Secker is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work examines the cultural transformations occurring in Shanghai during a pivotal time in Chinese history, following the Xinhai Revolution. Secker captures the nuances of modern Chinese society, contrasting traditional customs with the rapidly encroaching Western influences.  The opening of the book sets the stage by reflecting on the atmosphere in Shanghai during the 1912 Chinese New Year celebrations, which coincided with significant political shifts. Secker notes the juxtaposition of colorful Republican flags, military uniforms, and the traditional attire of the population, indicating a deep cultural tension. He describes the vibrant yet superficial life of the city and emphasizes the impact of Western fashion on local traditions. Through observations of street life, theaters, and festivals, Secker illustrates a society grappling with its identity amid modernization, hinting at the lasting effects of this "Shanghaiism" on genuine Chinese cultural values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56343  c97174d97174