People's Pornography

<p>Since its establishment in 1949 the People's Republic of China has upheld a nationwide ban on pornography imposing harsh punishments on those caught purchasing producing or distributing materials deemed a violation of public morality. A provocative contribution to Chinese media studies by a well-known international media researcher People's Pornography offers a wide-ranging overview of the political controversies surrounding the ban as well as a fascinating glimpse into the many distinct media subcultures that have gained widespread popularity on the Chinese Internet as a result. Rounding out this exploration of the many new tendencies in digital citizenship pornography and activist media cultures in the greater China region are thought-provoking interviews with individuals involved.<br /> <br /> A timely contribution to the existing literature on sexuality Chinese media and Internet culture People's Pornography provides a unique angle on the robust voices involved in the debate over about pornography's globalization.</p>