ABSTRACT
Having discussed in detail various aspects of journalism culture in Kunming based on findings from my field research, this volume now turns to analyze the journalism culture in light of its specific position in time and place: contemporary China, a society undergoing profound social transition in an increasingly globalized world. Journalism culture in Kunming reflects and embodies the traits of its time and place. It is journalism culture “with Chinese characteristics,” to use a common Chinese political phrase. Although this is a study mostly focusing on the occupational level of journalism, it is necessary to look below as well as beyond this level to contextualize the findings.
