Idol Worship in Chinese Society: A Psychological Approach by Chau-kiu Cheung, Xiaodong Yue (Paperback, 2020)

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This book introduces psychosocial studies of idol worship in Chinese societies. It reviews how idol worship is perceived in Chinese culture, history, and philosophy as well as how it differs from the concept of celebrity worship that is more dominant in Western literature. Using a pioneering hexagonal model of idol worship, this book explains how idol worship is affected by various demographic and dispositional variables as well as the cognitive and social functions of idols and idol worship. Finally, it discusses idol worship from a contemporary Chinese perspective, including emotional, interpersonal, and social learning aspects, and ends with a discussion of moral development perspective.

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This book introduces psychosocial studies of idol worship in Chinese societies. It reviews how idol worship is perceived in Chinese culture, history, and philosophy as well as how it differs from the concept of celebrity worship that is more dominant in Western literature. Using a pioneering hexagonal model of idol worship, this book explains how idol worship is affected by various demographic and dispositional variables as well as the cognitive and social functions of idols and idol worship. Finally, it discusses idol worship from a contemporary Chinese perspective, including emotional, interpersonal, and social learning aspects, and ends with a discussion of moral development perspective.

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PublisherTaylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-139780367584214
eBay Product ID (ePID)10046590739

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Number of Pages182 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIdol Worship in Chinese Society: a Psychological Approach
Publication Year2020
SubjectAnthropology
TypeTextbook
AuthorChau-Kiu Cheung, Xiaodong Yue
Subject AreaDevelopmental Psychology, Human Biology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality Psychology
FormatPaperback

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Item Height234 mm
Item Weight349 g
Item Width156 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorChau-Kiu Cheung, Xiaodong Yue

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