People's Pornography: Sex and Surveillance on the Chinese Internet By Katrien Jacobs 2012 | 203 Pages | ISBN: 1841504939 | PDF | 22 MBSince its establishment in 1949, the People's Republic of China has upheld a nationwide ban on pornography, imposing harsh punishments on those caught purchasing, producing, or distributing materials deemed a violation of public morality. A provocative contribution to Chinese media studies by a well-known international media researcher, People's Pornography offers a wide-ranging overview of the political controversies surrounding the ban, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the many distinct media subcultures that have gained widespread popularity...