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Ties that Bind

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In recent years, there has been an astonishing revival of religious practices in China. Looking beyond numerical counts of religious practitioners, temples, and churches, anthropologist Adam Yuet Chau's vivid study explores how religion is embedded in contemporary Chinese lives and society, from personal devotion to community-wide festivals.Covering Buddhism, Daoism, and folk religion, as well as ... Read more

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In recent years, there has been an astonishing revival of religious practices in China. Looking beyond numerical counts of religious practitioners, temples, and churches, anthropologist Adam Yuet Chau's vivid study explores how religion is embedded in contemporary Chinese lives and society, from personal devotion to community-wide festivals.Covering Buddhism, Daoism, and folk religion, as well as
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The History of China

by Kenneth Pletcher ...

Series series Understanding China
China’s unmatched ability to reinvent itself over the centuries is perhaps its most timeless asset. Even in the wake of violent civil wars, Mongol invaders, and turbulent governance, China has endured and, in recent times, achieved a level of prosperity rivaled by few other countries in the world. The events that transformed China from an imperial nation to a superpower are chronicled in this ... Read more

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China’s unmatched ability to reinvent itself over the centuries is perhaps its most timeless asset. Even in the wake of violent civil wars, Mongol invaders, and turbulent governance, China has endured and, in recent times, achieved a level of prosperity rivaled by few other countries in the world. The events that transformed China from an imperial nation to a superpower are chronicled in this
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Jian

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From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Ninja comes the first "authentic and engrossing" thriller in the series featuring Jake Maroc ( Los Angeles Times).Jake Maroc, a top agent for the secret US government agency known as the Quarry, is a martial arts expert on a quest for vengeance. Nichiren, Jake's deadliest adversary, is a cold-blooded assassin with a deadly secret. And Shi Zilin is ... Read more

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From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Ninja comes the first "authentic and engrossing" thriller in the series featuring Jake Maroc ( Los Angeles Times).Jake Maroc, a top agent for the secret US government agency known as the Quarry, is a martial arts expert on a quest for vengeance. Nichiren, Jake's deadliest adversary, is a cold-blooded assassin with a deadly secret. And Shi Zilin is
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Ghost of a Chance

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Emerald O'Brien is the owner of the Chintz 'n China Tea Room where guests are served the perfect blend of teas and tarot readings. She never set out to be a detective, but once word gets out that she can communicate with the dead, there's no turning back... When the ghost of Susan Mitchell asks for Emerald's help in convicting her own murderer, Emerald can't refuse. Along with her friends-an ex ... Read more

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Emerald O'Brien is the owner of the Chintz 'n China Tea Room where guests are served the perfect blend of teas and tarot readings. She never set out to be a detective, but once word gets out that she can communicate with the dead, there's no turning back... When the ghost of Susan Mitchell asks for Emerald's help in convicting her own murderer, Emerald can't refuse. Along with her friends-an ex
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China, Media, and International Conflicts

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This book focuses on China’s media diplomacy and its interplay with a range of international conflicts. It assesses the representation and framing of China, as well as the perception and reception of China’s media communication in relation to various crises and conflicts. Including detailed analyses of many cases, it highlights the complex, fluid and dynamic relationship between media and conflict ... Read more

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This book focuses on China’s media diplomacy and its interplay with a range of international conflicts. It assesses the representation and framing of China, as well as the perception and reception of China’s media communication in relation to various crises and conflicts. Including detailed analyses of many cases, it highlights the complex, fluid and dynamic relationship between media and conflict
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Chinese Law of Personality Rights II

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This volume is a collection of articles on the codification experience of China’s Law of Personality Rights, explaining the design of the Law as well as its innovations.As the second volume of a two-volume set that elucidates the theory, practice, and codification of the Law in China, the book explains the legal advancement of the Law of Personality Rights as a standalone part of the Civil Code of ... Read more

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This volume is a collection of articles on the codification experience of China’s Law of Personality Rights, explaining the design of the Law as well as its innovations.As the second volume of a two-volume set that elucidates the theory, practice, and codification of the Law in China, the book explains the legal advancement of the Law of Personality Rights as a standalone part of the Civil Code of
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Chinese Film in the Twenty-First Century

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This book examines Chinese film in the twenty-first century. Organized around the themes "movements," "genres," and "intermedia," it reflects on how Chinese cinema has changed, adapted, and evolved over past decades and prognosticates as to its future trajectories. It considers how established film genres in China have adapted and transformed themselves, and discusses current shifts in documentary ... Read more

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Chinese Law of Personality Rights I

Theory and Practice

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This volume is a collection of up-to-date, authoritative essays on China’s Law of Personality Rights, its impact in practice and its legal background.The Law of Personality Rights was enacted in China in May 2020, the first time that the Law has been legislated as an independent part of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, marking an unprecedented step in protecting the personality ... Read more

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The Future of Bi-Subjectivities

When AI Speaks Its Mind

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Series series China Perspectives
This book brings together the thought‑provoking reflections of Zhao Tingyang, a distinguished Chinese philosopher, on the philosophy of science and technology, exploring and responding to transformative advancements in artificial intelligence.Originally entitled The Myth or Dirge of Artificial Intelligence in its Chinese edition, this book is a collection of essays on artificial intelligence. ... Read more

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This book brings together the thought‑provoking reflections of Zhao Tingyang, a distinguished Chinese philosopher, on the philosophy of science and technology, exploring and responding to transformative advancements in artificial intelligence.Originally entitled The Myth or Dirge of Artificial Intelligence in its Chinese edition, this book is a collection of essays on artificial intelligence.
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Social Changes in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Hanjiang River

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This book is the first of a two-volume set examining the social history of the Hanjiang River region of southern China. It studies the complex social fabric of the region from the Song Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, focusing on religious practices, ethnic relations, and social change.The first part presents the region’s geography and history, and sets out the methods for studying its social ... Read more

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This book is the first of a two-volume set examining the social history of the Hanjiang River region of southern China. It studies the complex social fabric of the region from the Song Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, focusing on religious practices, ethnic relations, and social change.The first part presents the region’s geography and history, and sets out the methods for studying its social
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The Ghost Marriage

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