Research on Chinese nightlife cultures and night-time economies: Guest editor's introduction

Matthew M. Chew

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    Abstract

    This article is a theoretical map that delineates the fledging field of Chinese night-time economy studies, highlights its significance, and suggests possible future directions for its development. It will briefly explicate the night-time economy's significance for the state, society, and economy in China. It will map out current developments in English-language studies of nightlife and the night-time economy and the present state of the field in China. It will also identify several problematics and analyze why they are especially theoretically relevant to the immediate development of the field.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3-21
    Number of pages19
    JournalChinese Sociology and Anthropology
    Volume42
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009

    Scopus Subject Areas

    • Anthropology
    • Sociology and Political Science

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