Summary Of Rebecca F. Kuang's Yellow Face
This essay dissects the notion of theft, encompassing both plagiarism and cultural appropriation, as expressed in Rebecca F. Kuang's novel "Yellow Face." The essay approaches these issues from the Legal, Moral, and Historical perspectives, addressing concerns from each area. The author considers these contentious issues in today's political climate. They acknowledge the genuine and legitimate concerns these issues are based on while also addressing the politicization of the issues for other political ends. Using the same theme of Chinese cultural appropriation, the author demonstrates how China has mastered the art throughout its long history while remaining distinctly Chinese—the essay questions whether the current political concern with cultural
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What is the difference between a 'Secondary' and a 'Secondary'? Historical Context of Plagiarism The historical perspective of plagiarism is something that has been evolving for centuries. During the Greco-Roman period, plagiarism was not considered a serious crime. Influential teachers such as Cicero encouraged their students to imitate the best parts of their predecessors to learn their style effectively. The goal was not to steal a person's work, but to utilize and expand upon it. It was not until the first century AD that the Roman poet Martial stated to a rival, "I would have taken your verses if I could take your talents too." This marked a change in the attitude towards the ownership of work and ideas. (Struck 92-108) By the 17th and 18th centuries in England, the concept of intellectual property became more substantial, and a 'public sphere' was created where ideas could be communicated and openly shared. However, there still needed to be development in law that gave rights of ownership to the author. It was not until the Statute of Anne in 1710 that it was stated, "the author of any book or books already printed who hath assigned, transferred or set over, or hereafter shall assign, transfer or set over" the rights of printing and reprinting such book or books (Duignan. "Enlightenment" - "The
What is the difference between a 'Secondary' and a 'Secondary'? Historical Context of Plagiarism The historical perspective of plagiarism is something that has been evolving for centuries. During the Greco-Roman period, plagiarism was not considered a serious crime. Influential teachers such as Cicero encouraged their students to imitate the best parts of their predecessors to learn their style effectively. The goal was not to steal a person's work, but to utilize and expand upon it. It was not until the first century AD that the Roman poet Martial stated to a rival, "I would have taken your verses if I could take your talents too." This marked a change in the attitude towards the ownership of work and ideas. (Struck 92-108) By the 17th and 18th centuries in England, the concept of intellectual property became more substantial, and a 'public sphere' was created where ideas could be communicated and openly shared. However, there still needed to be development in law that gave rights of ownership to the author. It was not until the Statute of Anne in 1710 that it was stated, "the author of any book or books already printed who hath assigned, transferred or set over, or hereafter shall assign, transfer or set over" the rights of printing and reprinting such book or books (Duignan. "Enlightenment" - "The