Haunted Modernities
Gender, Memory and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan
Book • 2023
Anru Lee's "Haunted Modernities" delves into the shared expressions of history, sentiment, and memory in post-industrial Taiwan.
The book centers on the tragic drowning of 25 unwed women, exploring how their deaths were perceived as hauntings and how this impacted subsequent renovations of their memorial site.
Lee illuminates the conceptualization of women workers in Taiwan over recent decades, highlighting how their contributions are integral to the nation's economic development.
The narrative intertwines personal stories, cultural practices, and political processes, offering a nuanced understanding of Taiwan's transformation.
The book's insightful analysis challenges traditional gender roles and explores the complex interplay between memory, placemaking, and social change.
The book centers on the tragic drowning of 25 unwed women, exploring how their deaths were perceived as hauntings and how this impacted subsequent renovations of their memorial site.
Lee illuminates the conceptualization of women workers in Taiwan over recent decades, highlighting how their contributions are integral to the nation's economic development.
The narrative intertwines personal stories, cultural practices, and political processes, offering a nuanced understanding of Taiwan's transformation.
The book's insightful analysis challenges traditional gender roles and explores the complex interplay between memory, placemaking, and social change.
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Anru Lee, "Haunted Modernities: Gender, Memory, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan" (U Hawaii Press, 2023)
