{"title":"Lex Lu","description":"\u003cp\u003eLex Lu’s works invite readers into a thoughtful exploration of societal structures and cultural phenomena, with a particular focus on how appearance influences perception and identity. Blending rigorous analysis with accessible language, these books offer valuable insights for those interested in social sciences and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for scholars and curious minds alike, Lex Lu’s writing challenges readers to reconsider everyday assumptions and engage deeply with topics that shape human experience. The collection is well suited for anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of contemporary social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"appearance-politics-by-lex-lu-9781501787447","title":"Appearance Politics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppearance Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, by Lex Lu, argues that crafting an appealing and powerful outward image has long been a critical political tool in China. This strategy is evident in historical records, imperial portraits, physiognomic assessments, photographs, posters, statues, and digital images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing rare archival materials from Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing, Lu explores how political figures designed their images and examines the shifting standards of male beauty that shaped their choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book analyses five case studies: Ming Prince Zhu Di's usurpation; the rise of Manchu masculinity and blended Han-Manchu beauty standards under Emperor Yongzheng; modern photography and Western beauty ideals in the early twentieth century; Sun Yat-sen's crafted image as the Republican founding father; and Mao Zedong's iconic visual legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this empirical, nuanced study, \u003ci\u003eAppearance Politics\u003c\/i\u003e challenges stereotypical portrayals of Chinese male leadership in Western media and scholarship, offering a richer understanding of appearance as a deliberate political strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933807558892,"sku":"9781501787447","price":128.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501787447-appearance-politics.jpg?v=1783880729"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lex-lu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}