China and the American Dream
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"China and the American Dream" is a scholarly work by sociologist Richard Madsen that examines how American ideals and cultural values intersect with and influence contemporary Chinese society.
All labels observed (1)
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| China and the American Dream canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: China and the American Dream Context triple: [Richard Madsen, notableWork, China and the American Dream]
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A.
China Dream
"China Dream" is a satirical novel by Chinese writer Ma Jian that critiques contemporary Chinese politics and the pursuit of national rejuvenation.
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B.
China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power
"China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power" is a nonfiction book by journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn that offers an in-depth, on-the-ground portrait of China's political, social, and economic transformation in the late 20th century.
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C.
An American Dream
"An American Dream" is a 1965 novel by Norman Mailer that blends psychological drama, crime, and social critique to explore violence, masculinity, and moral decay in mid-20th-century America.
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D.
Reflections on China
Reflections on China is a political work by Albanian leader Enver Hoxha in which he critiques and analyzes the policies and ideological shifts of the Chinese Communist Party.
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E.
The American Dream
The American Dream is a one-act absurdist play by Edward Albee that satirically critiques the emptiness and materialism underlying mid-20th-century American family life and values.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: China and the American Dream Target entity description: "China and the American Dream" is a scholarly work by sociologist Richard Madsen that examines how American ideals and cultural values intersect with and influence contemporary Chinese society.
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A.
China Dream
"China Dream" is a satirical novel by Chinese writer Ma Jian that critiques contemporary Chinese politics and the pursuit of national rejuvenation.
-
B.
China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power
"China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power" is a nonfiction book by journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn that offers an in-depth, on-the-ground portrait of China's political, social, and economic transformation in the late 20th century.
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C.
An American Dream
"An American Dream" is a 1965 novel by Norman Mailer that blends psychological drama, crime, and social critique to explore violence, masculinity, and moral decay in mid-20th-century America.
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D.
Reflections on China
Reflections on China is a political work by Albanian leader Enver Hoxha in which he critiques and analyzes the policies and ideological shifts of the Chinese Communist Party.
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E.
The American Dream
The American Dream is a one-act absurdist play by Edward Albee that satirically critiques the emptiness and materialism underlying mid-20th-century American family life and values.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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scholarly work ⓘ |
| author | Richard Madsen ⓘ |
| authorOccupation | sociologist ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| examines |
globalization and cultural exchange between China and the United States
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how American ideals shape Chinese aspirations ⓘ tensions between traditional Chinese values and American individualism ⓘ the reception of American values in China ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
comparative sociology
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modern Chinese society ⓘ sociology of culture ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
cultural influence of the United States on China
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intersection of American ideals and Chinese society ⓘ |
| genre |
China studies
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cultural studies ⓘ sociology ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | American scholarly perspective on China ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
academics
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readers interested in U.S.–China relations ⓘ students of China studies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American Dream
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American cultural values ⓘ China ⓘ contemporary Chinese society ⓘ |
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Subject: China and the American Dream Description of subject: "China and the American Dream" is a scholarly work by sociologist Richard Madsen that examines how American ideals and cultural values intersect with and influence contemporary Chinese society.
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