Title: American images of China, 1931-1949
First published: 1996
Description: This book shows how the notion of the Chinese as aspiring Americans helped shape American opinion and policies toward Asia for almost twenty years. This notion derived less from the reality of Chinese historical or cultural similarities than from a projection of American values and culture; in the American view, fueled by various political, economic, and religious interests, China was less a geographical entity than a symbol of American hopes and fears.

One of the more important consequences was the idealization of China and the demonization of Japan.
Subjects: American Foreign public opinion, Foreign public opinion, American, Public opinion, History, Luce, henry robinson, 1898-1967, China, foreign public opinion, Public opinion, united states, View on China, Opinion publique, Histoire, 15.85 history of America, 15.75 history of Asia, American Public opinion, Chinabild, Beeldvorming, Publieke opinie, Amerikanen, Chinezen, Etats-Unis, Relations, Chine, Opinion publique américaine
Places: China, United States
People: Henry Robinson Luce (1898-1967)
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: DS774.5 .J47 1996