A Companion To Chinese History

Author : Michael Szonyi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118624609

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A Companion to Chinese History by Michael Szonyi Pdf

A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China’s history from the ancient past up until the present day. Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present day Considers the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the world Explores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China’s traditional and modern eras Addresses China’s connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fields Features discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment

Author : Martin J. Powers,Katherine R. Tsiang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781119121695

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A Companion to Chinese Art by Martin J. Powers,Katherine R. Tsiang Pdf

Exploring the history of art in China from its earliest incarnations to the present day, this comprehensive volume includes two dozen newly-commissioned essays spanning the theories, genres, and media central to Chinese art and theory throughout its history. Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting a comparative understanding of China’s long record of cultural production Brings together an international team of scholars from East and West, whose contributions range from an overview of pre-modern theory, to those exploring calligraphy, fine painting, sculpture, accessories, and more Articulates the direction in which the field of Chinese art history is moving, as well as providing a roadmap for historians interested in comparative study or theory Proposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literati tradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese art history Offers a rich insight into China’s social and political institutions, religious and cultural practices, and intellectual traditions, alongside Chinese art history, theory, and criticism

Author : Hugh B. O'Neill
Publisher : New York, N.Y. : Facts on File
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : 087196841X

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Companion to Chinese History by Hugh B. O'Neill Pdf

Author : Yingjin Zhang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781444330298

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A Companion to Chinese Cinema by Yingjin Zhang Pdf

A Companion to Chinese Cinema is a collection of original essays written by experts in a range of disciplines that provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution and current state of Chinese cinema. Represents the most comprehensive coverage of Chinese cinema to date Applies a multidisciplinary approach that maps the expanding field of Chinese cinema in bold and definitive ways Draws attention to previously neglected areas such as diasporic filmmaking, independent documentary, film styles and techniques, queer aesthetics, star studies, film and other arts or media Features several chapters that explore China’s new market economy, government policy, and industry practice, placing the intricate relationship between film and politics in a historical and international context Includes overviews of Chinese film studies in Chinese and English publications

Author : Kam Louie
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780521863223

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The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture by Kam Louie Pdf

A wide-ranging and accessibly written guide to the key aspects of elite and popular culture in contemporary China.

Author : Randall L. Nadeau
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444361971

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The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Chinese Religions by Randall L. Nadeau Pdf

Comprising the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary research on the study of Chinese religious beliefs and cultural practices, this volume explores the rich and complex religious and philosophical traditions that have developed and flourished in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Covers the main Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism as well as Christianity and Islam Features a unique organizational structure, with groups of readings focused on historical, traditions-based, and topical elements of Chinese religion Explores a number of contemporary religious topics, including gender, nature, asceticism, material culture, and gods and spirits Brings together a team of authors who are experts in their sub-fields, providing readers with the latest research in a rapidly growing discipline

Author : Paul R. Goldin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317681915

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Routledge Handbook of Early Chinese History by Paul R. Goldin Pdf

The study of early China has been radically transformed over the past fifty years by archaeological discoveries, including both textual and non-textual artefacts. Excavations of settlements and tombs have demonstrated that most people did not lead their lives in accordance with ritual canons, while previously unknown documents have shown that most received histories were written retrospectively by victors and present a correspondingly anachronistic perspective. This handbook provides an authoritative survey of the major periods of Chinese history from the Neolithic era to the fall of the Latter Han Empire and the end of antiquity (AD 220). It is the first volume to include not only a comprehensive review of political history but also detailed treatments of topics that transcend particular historical periods, such as: Warfare and political thought Cities and agriculture Language and art Medicine and mathematics Providing a detailed analysis of the most up-to-date research by leading scholars in the field of early Chinese history, this book will be useful to students and scholars of Chinese history, Asian archaeology, and Chinese studies in general.

Author : Michael Szonyi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118624548

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A Companion to Chinese History by Michael Szonyi Pdf

A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China’s history from the ancient past up until the present day. Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present day Considers the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the world Explores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China’s traditional and modern eras Addresses China’s connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fields Features discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment

Author : Yingjin Zhang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781118451601

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A Companion to Modern Chinese Literature by Yingjin Zhang Pdf

This wide-ranging Companion provides a vital overview of modern Chinese literature in different geopolitical areas, from the 1840s to now. It reviews major accomplishments of Chinese literary scholarship published in Chinese and English and brings attention to previously neglected, important areas. Offers the most thorough and concise coverage of modern Chinese literature to date, drawing attention to previously neglected areas such as late Qing, Sinophone, and ethnic minority literature Several chapters explore literature in relation to Sinophone geopolitics, regional culture, urban culture, visual culture, print media, and new media The introduction and two chapters furnish overviews of the institutional development of modern Chinese literature in Chinese and English scholarship since the mid-twentieth century Contributions from leading literary scholars in mainland China and Hong Kong add their voices to international scholarship

Author : Yiu-ming Fung
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030290337

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Dao Companion to Chinese Philosophy of Logic by Yiu-ming Fung Pdf

This book is a companion to logical thought and logical thinking in China with a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective. It introduces the basic ideas and theories of Chinese thought in a comprehensive and analytical way. It covers thoughts in ancient, pre-modern and modern China from a historical point of view. It deals with topics in logical (including logico-philosophical) concepts and theories rooted in China, Indian and Western Logic transplanted to China, and the development of logical studies in contemporary China and other Chinese communities. The term “philosophy of logic” or “logico-philosophical thought” is used in this book to represent “logical thought” in a broad sense which includes thinking on logical concepts, modes of reasoning, and linguistic ideas related to logic and philosophical logic. Unique in its approach, the book uses Western logical theories and philosophy of language, Chinese philology, and history of ideas to deal with the basic ideas and major problems in logical thought and logical thinking in China. In doing so, it advances the understanding of the lost tradition in Chinese philosophical studies.

Author : Victor Cunrui Xiong,Kenneth J. Hammond
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317538226

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Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History by Victor Cunrui Xiong,Kenneth J. Hammond Pdf

The resurgence of modern China has generated much interest, not only in the country’s present day activities, but also in its long history. As the only uninterrupted ancient civilization still alive today, the study of China’s past promises to offer invaluable insights into understanding contemporary China. Providing coverage of the entire Imperial Era (221 BCE–1912 CE), this handbook takes a chronological approach. It includes comprehensive analysis of all major periods, from the powerful Han empire which rivalled Rome, and the crucial transformative period of the Five Dynasties, to the prosperous Ming era and the later dominance of the non-Han peoples. With contributions from a team of international authors, key themes include: Political events and leadership Religion and philosophy Cultural and literary achievements Legal, economic, and military institutions This book transcends the traditional boundaries of historiography, giving special attention to the role of archaeology. As such, the Routledge Handbook of Imperial Chinese History is an indispensable reference work for students and scholars of Chinese, Asian, and World History.

Author : Anne P. Underhill
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118325780

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A Companion to Chinese Archaeology by Anne P. Underhill Pdf

A Companion to Chinese Archaeology is an unprecedented, new resource on the current state of archaeological research in one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It presents a collection of readings from leading archaeologists in China and elsewhere that provide diverse interpretations about social and economic organization during the Neolithic period and early Bronze Age. An unprecedented collection of original contributions from international scholars and collaborative archaeological teams conducting research on the Chinese mainland and Taiwan Makes available for the first time in English the work of leading archaeologists in China Provides a comprehensive view of research in key geographic regions of China Offers diverse methodological and theoretical approaches to understanding China’s past, beginning with the era of established agricultural villages from c. 7000 B.C. through to the end of the Shang dynastic period in c. 1045 B.C.

Author : Patricia Buckley Ebrey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1239 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439188392

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Chinese Civilization by Patricia Buckley Ebrey Pdf

Chinese Civilization sets the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses. With newly expanded material, personal documents, social records, laws, and documents that historians mistakenly ignore, the sixth edition is even more useful than its classic predecessor. A complete and thorough introduction to Chinese history and culture.

Author : William H. Nienhauser
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 025333456X

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The Indiana Companion to Traditional Chinese Literature by William H. Nienhauser Pdf

""A vertitable feast of concise, useful, reliable, and up-to-dateinformation (all prepared by top scholars in the field), Nienhauser's now two-volumetitle stands alone as THE standard reference work for the study of traditionalChinese literature. Nothing like it has ever been published."" --Choice The second volume to The Indiana Companion to TraditionalChinese Literature is both a supplement and an update to the original volume. VolumeII includes over 60 new entries on famous writers, works, and genres of traditionalChinese literature, followed by an extensive bibliographic update (1985-1997) ofeditions, translations, and studies (primarily in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, and German) for the 500+ entries of Volume I.

Author : Prasenjit Duara,Viren Murthy,Andrew Sartori
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118525364

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A Companion to Global Historical Thought by Prasenjit Duara,Viren Murthy,Andrew Sartori Pdf

A COMPANION TO GLOBAL HISTORICAL THOUGHT A Companion to Global Historical Thought provides an overview of the development of historical thinking from the earliest times to the present, directly addressing issues of historiography in a globalized context. Questions concerning the global dissemination of historical writing and the relationship between historiography and other ways of representing the past have become important not only in the academic study of history, but also in public arenas in many countries. With contributions from leading international scholars, the book considers the problem of “the global” – in the multiplicity of traditions of narrating the past; in the global dissemination of modern historical writing; and of “the global” as a concept animating historical imaginations. It explores the different intellectual approaches that have shaped the discipline of history, and the challenges posed by modernity and globalization, while illustrating the shifts in thinking about time and the emergence of historical thought. Complementing A Companion to Western Historical Thought, this book places non-Western perspectives on historiography at the center of discussion, helping scholars and students alike make sense of the discipline at the start of the twenty-first century.