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Approaching Guanzi (Chinese Edition)

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This book explores the life, ideas, and enduring wisdom of Guan Zhong—an influential statesman, philosopher, and reformer of the Spring and Autumn period—through a careful study of historical texts such as The Guanzi, Zuo Zhuan, and Discourses of the States. Drawing from both his biography and philosophical writings, the book distills Guan Zhong's insights into politics, law, ethics, and economics ... Read more

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This book explores the life, ideas, and enduring wisdom of Guan Zhong—an influential statesman, philosopher, and reformer of the Spring and Autumn period—through a careful study of historical texts such as The Guanzi, Zuo Zhuan, and Discourses of the States. Drawing from both his biography and philosophical writings, the book distills Guan Zhong's insights into politics, law, ethics, and economics
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The History of Chinese Animation

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This book applies the philosophical ideas of historical materialism and dialectical materialism to summarize and analyze the creation and development of the world’s animation art forms, technology forms and economic forms on the basis of a comprehensive study of the political, cultural, social and economic environments of a particular era, to outline the historical development of animation in ... Read more

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This book applies the philosophical ideas of historical materialism and dialectical materialism to summarize and analyze the creation and development of the world’s animation art forms, technology forms and economic forms on the basis of a comprehensive study of the political, cultural, social and economic environments of a particular era, to outline the historical development of animation in
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This book investigates in detail magnetically actuated microrobots technology. It explores the potential of magnetically actuated miniature robots to revolutionize medical interventions, such as targeted drug delivery, minimally invasive surgeries, and tissue manipulation. Drawing interest from multidisciplinary fields including robotics, medicine, and materials science, this book provides a
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Anxious China

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The breathless pace of China’s economic reform has brought about deep ruptures in socioeconomic structures and people’s inner landscape. Faced with increasing market-driven competition and profound social changes, more and more middle-class urbanites are turning to Western-style psychological counseling to grapple with their mental distress. This book offers an in-depth ethnographic account of how ... Read more

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The breathless pace of China’s economic reform has brought about deep ruptures in socioeconomic structures and people’s inner landscape. Faced with increasing market-driven competition and profound social changes, more and more middle-class urbanites are turning to Western-style psychological counseling to grapple with their mental distress. This book offers an in-depth ethnographic account of how
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With rapid commercialization, a booming urban economy, and the relaxation of state migration policies, over 100 million peasants, known as China’s “floating population,” have streamed into large cities seeking employment and a better life. This massive flow of rural migrants directly challenges Chinese socialist modes of state control.This book traces the profound transformations of space, power ... Read more

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The Eunuch Warrior

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A novel set in early fifteenth century China. It describes the events leading up to, and the lives of, Hoong and Yiling, who meet and fall in love as teenagers during the early Ming Dynasty, but are separated by war. Hoong is captured and emasculated soon afterwards.Hoong emerges from the depths of despair with the conviction that his sacred task is to protect his country from its enemies. The ... Read more

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Can Science and Technology Save China?

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Can Science and Technology Save China? assesses the intimate connections between science and society in China, offering an in-depth look at how an array of sciences and technologies are being made, how they are interfacing with society, and with what effects.Focusing on critical domains of daily life, the chapters explore how scientists, technicians, surgeons, therapists, and other experts create ... Read more

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Privatizing China

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Everyday life in China is increasingly shaped by a novel mix of neoliberal and socialist elements, of individual choices and state objectives. This combination of self-determination and socialism from afar has incited profound changes in the ways individuals think and act in different spheres of society.Covering a vast range of daily life—from homeowner organizations and the users of Internet ... Read more

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A new strain of coronavirus emerged sometime in November 2019, and within weeks a cluster of patients began to be admitted to hospitals in Wuhan with severe pneumonia, most of them linked to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. China's seemingly effective containment of the first stage of the epidemic, in glaring contrast with the uncontrolled spread in Europe and the United States, was heralded ... Read more

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A new strain of coronavirus emerged sometime in November 2019, and within weeks a cluster of patients began to be admitted to hospitals in Wuhan with severe pneumonia, most of them linked to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. China's seemingly effective containment of the first stage of the epidemic, in glaring contrast with the uncontrolled spread in Europe and the United States, was heralded
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In Search of Paradise

Middle-Class Living in a Chinese Metropolis

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A new revolution in homeownership and living has been sweeping the booming cities of China. This time the main actors on the social stage are not peasants, migrants, or working-class proletariats but middle-class professionals and entrepreneurs in search of a private paradise in a society now dominated by consumerism. No longer seeking happiness and fulfillment through collective sacrifice and ... Read more

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Linking Arts with Biocultural Conservation, Restoration, and Communication

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Discover mobile magnetic actuation systems for manipulating magnetic small-scale robotsExploring the latest advancements in the field, this book introduces mobile magnetic actuation systems, covering the principles, development, and their typical applications. Each chapter is complete with a discussion and conclusion, as well as experimental results when necessary.Readers will find information on ... Read more

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