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出版社: 上海人民出版社; 第1版 (2010年1月1日)

外文书名: Shikumen:Experiencing Civil Residence and Alleys of Shanghai Style

丛书名: 发现中国

平装: 174页

正文语种: 英语

开本: 32

ISBN: 9787208088825

条形码: 9787208088825

尺寸: 17.6 x 12.6 x 1.2 cm

重量: 499 g

内容简介

《石库门:上海特色民居与弄堂风情(英文)》内容简介：This book gives a brief and vivid introduction of the architectural style, origin, changes and structural features of Shikumen. a type of unique civil residence in Shanghai. Apart from the customs and daily life of the people living in old Shanghai alleys, folklores and funny stories that happened behind black-painted gates, the author introduced anecdotes of celebrities and Shikumen in old Shanghai. new development of Shikumen ( such as Xintiandi), and also provided a guide to major scenic spots in Shikumen. The book helps its readers to gain a general knowledge of the unique civil residences in Shanghai, and to understand the influence of the living environment upon the characters of the Shanghai people that are most well known for their "shrewdness" and "meticulousness". The book is full of information, and. in a humorous and easy manner, presents to the readers with the knowledge and the history of Shikumen. It is easy to read and interesting, with a number of legendary and touching stories. Besides. it is pleasing to the eyes with many nice photos and historical pictures that lead one into a fascinating world.

目录

Introduction: Shikumen, Shanghai's Trademark

Chapter One Shikumen: Time-honored Civilian Residence of Shanghai Style

1.1 Shanghai was once a sea of Shikumen

1.2 Shigumen or Shikumen?

1.3 The origin of Shikumen

1.4 The upgraded Shikumen

1.5 The landlord

1.6 The sublessor

1.7 Dwellings of the immigrants

Chapter Two Experiencing Shikumen Alleys

2.1 Alley vendors in Lu Xun's works

2.2 "Four Heavenly Guardians"—— special breakfast in old Shanghai

2.3 Stalls of shoe-maker, hair dresser, pan repairer, and books

2.4 Stores in the alleys

2.5 Big businesses in small alleys

2.6 Symphony of the alley

2.7 Behind the black gate

2.8 Traditional games in old alleys

Chapter Three A Place of Crouching Tigers: Anecdotes of Celebrities in Old Residence

3.1 Chiang Kai-shek and Shikumen

3.2 Where the red flag was raised

3.3 Where the stars shone

3.4 "Garret Writers"

Chapter Four The New Look of Shikumen

4.1 "No Peeing Here!"

4.2 Being shrewd about living conditions

4.3 Trend of home exchange and renovation

4.4 A reluctant farewell to old Shikumen

4.5 Renewal of Shikumen

Chapter Five Snapshots of Shikumen

5.1 "Red sacred place"—— Old and New Yuyangli

5.2 "Stronghold of the underground battle"—— Shenchengli

5.3 "The Upper Side" —— Xiafeifang

5.4 "Cradle of celebrities"—— Wanyifang

5.5 "Many a first"——Tangjialong

5.6 A major spot of money shops —— Xingrenli

5.7 A place covered with hardware shops—— Zundeli

5.8 Former red-light district—— Huileli

5.9 A Stronghold of Japanese secret agents—— Zhexingli

5.10 An unfinished tourist map of Shikumen

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