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Disney

Rating 3.3
Word count
111K words
Chapters
47
ISBN
9787508743523

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Summary

Disney was a legend. He created the cartoon character Mickey Mouse, produced the first full-length animated film in cinema history, founded the Disney theme parks, and built a modern multimedia corporation. His imagination changed the face of the world.

Disney can well be called a hero of the 20th century. He was not a doctor, yet he surpassed doctors. Through his profession he healed the human soul. In this regard, his role may have exceeded that of any psychologist in the world.

The renowned writer Bob Thomas wrote: "Walt Disney was a Kansas City cartoonist who had little schooling and went bankrupt on his first film, yet ultimately became a genius who created incomparable works of animation art, an Atlas of the international entertainment industry, exerting a tremendous influence on several generations."

Editor's review

The book Disney is not an entertainment-company biography or business analysis in the usual sense, but an academic work compiled by Pu Yongping and published by China Society Press. Online searches show that the book explores in depth the global cultural phenomenon of Disney and the social mechanisms behind it. The author, Pu Yongping, is a scholar in cultural-industry studies, and his perspective leans toward cultural studies, sociology, and communication studies, aiming to analyze how Disney evolved from an animation studio into a global cultural symbol and industrial empire. The book's value lies in its interdisciplinary analytical framework: it does not stop at the surface narrative of commercial success but seeks to unpack the values and ideologies carried by Disney's cultural products (including animation, films, theme parks, and merchandise) and the cultural clashes and fusions triggered by its glocalization. For readers, this is a journey of deep cultural decoding that helps them understand the power structures, narrative strategies, and social impact behind popular culture. The reading experience is closer to a rigorous academic monograph than light leisure reading, requiring some background in cultural theory and critical thinking.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Scholars and students with a strong interest in cultural studies, communication studies, or cultural-industry analysis
  • Dedicated fans who wish to go beyond entertainment surfaces and understand the essence of the Disney cultural phenomenon in depth
  • Professionals in cultural creativity, IP development, or cross-cultural communication
  • Thoughtful readers who enjoy deconstructing popular culture from a sociological perspective

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking only the Disney company's history, business secrets, or insider gossip
  • Young or casual readers expecting light reading, picture books, or story collections

Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to read the introduction first to grasp the book's core questions and analytical framework
  2. Read in conjunction with specific Disney films or theme-park experiences to deepen understanding
  3. The book involves many theoretical concepts; taking notes while reading can help sort out the logical threads

About the publisher

China Society Press China · Founded in 1989

China Society Press focuses on publishing books in the field of social development, covering categories such as social organizations, social assistance, social work, social welfare, elderly care services, and administrative division and place names. Judging from the books in the database, the press also publishes in history, inspirational growth, and biography. Representative titles include the two-volume Qingming Shanghe Tu: The Palace Museum Collection Edition, Letters from Rockefeller to His Children, biographies of Nietzsche, Leonardo da Vinci, Zhang Daqian, and Wernher von Braun, and How to Win Friends and Influence People. Representative authors include Duan Yongqiang, Wei Mingming, Li Dandan, Miao Jie, Jin Xia, Liu Mingshan, Li Jianxue, and Dale Carnegie. Public information is limited, and the 52 titles in the database are not enough to fully capture the press's entire publishing profile and product lines.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 《世界名人非常之路》编委会
  3. 写在前面的话
  4. 人物简介
  5. 苦中有乐的童年
  6. 热爱动物是天性
  7. 心地善良的孩子
  8. 性格坚强有毅力
  9. 画画是他的天赋
  10. 具有强烈的好奇心
  11. 在艰难中生活
  12. 坎坷的少年生活
  13. 一边上学一边送报
  14. 广泛的兴趣爱好
  15. 具有远大的理想
  16. 短暂的军旅生涯
  17. 虚报年龄去参军
  18. 善良敦厚的品性
  19. 军人生涯的终结
  20. 艰辛的创业道路
  21. 创办自己的公司
  22. 开始接触电影
  23. 坚强地面对失败
  24. 再次努力创业
  25. 顽强地克服困难
  26. 从失败到崛起
  27. 收获幸福婚姻
  28. 陷入奥斯华之争
  29. 创作米老鼠作品
  30. 上了骗子的当
  31. 努力获得了成功
  32. 创作《三头小猪》
  33. 创作《白雪公主》
  34. 发售投资股票
  35. 与艰难险阻斗争
  36. 在战争期间的工作
  37. 铸就人生的辉煌
  38. 事业逐步发展壮大
  39. 建造迪士尼乐园
  40. 设计迪士尼世界
  41. 面对荣誉与孤寂
  42. 勇敢攀登新高峰
  43. 为事业奋斗到底
  44. 附录
  45. 经典故事
  46. 年谱
  47. 名言

FAQ

Is this book about the history of the Disney company?
Not exactly. It is primarily a work of cultural studies, focusing on Disney as a cultural phenomenon—its social, cultural, and ideological dimensions—rather than a chronological corporate history.
Is this book suitable for children?
No. It is an academic work whose language and depth are intended for adult readers, especially university faculty and students and cultural researchers.
Does the book analyze specific Disney animated films?
Yes, to some extent, but usually as case studies to support and illustrate specific cultural-theoretical points, not as film reviews or appreciation of works.

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About the author

蒲永平 Author

Pu Yongping is an author about whom limited public information is available. Fourteen of his works are currently held in the collection. Judging from their subjects, his writing spans popular science, culture, industrial technology, biography, and inspirational growth. Representative titles include Are You Outside the Universe?, Old Trades, Printing and Textile Industry, Disney, Can You See Beneath the Waves?, and How Many More Heavens Beyond?. These titles suggest that the author attends both to natural and scientific topics such as the universe and the ocean, and to traditional trades, industrial technology, and biography, attempting to introduce knowledge in various fields to general readers in an accessible way. Because reliable biographical information is lacking, his nationality, education, and specific experiences cannot be confirmed; only at the level of his works can it be seen that his writing addresses a broad readership and covers diverse subjects with a strong orientation toward popularizing knowledge.