The Great Han: Race, Nationalism, and Tradition in China Today

The Great Han is an in-depth ethnographic study of a neotraditionalist and racial nationalist movement that has emerged in China since 2001.

This book uncovers the uncomfortable truths around the origins, beliefs, and aims of the Han clothing movement, revealing the continuous appeal and seductive power of ethnic identity labels.

Through careful interrogation of daily practices, personal histories, imaginaries, dilemmas, and desires of the movement's participants, The Great Han provides a pioneering analysis of Han identity, nationalism, and social movements in a rapidly changing China.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Chinese identity and the ongoing struggle for a perfect society.