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  • The Beef Taboo in China

    Agriculture, Ethics, Sacrifice

    by Vincent Goossaert ...
    Translated by Barbara R. Ambros ...
    Praise for the French edition“It will no longer be possible to discuss Chinese civilization without referring to this work, the foundation for a new vision of culture and religiosity in China. Scholars working on the comparative social role of food culture will also find something to draw on here.” —Archives de sciences sociales des religion“This book repays careful reading on many counts, ... Read more

    $26.59 USD

  • The Religious Question in Modern China

    by Vincent Goossaert, David A. Palmer ...
    Recent events—from strife in Tibet and the rapid growth of Christianity in China to the spectacular expansion of Chinese Buddhist organizations around the globe—vividly demonstrate that one cannot understand the modern Chinese world without attending closely to the question of religion. The Religious Question in Modern China highlights parallels and contrasts between historical events, political ... Read more

    $24.49 USD

  • Daoism in Modern China

    Clerics and Temples in Urban Transformations,1860–Present

    Edited by Vincent Goossaert, Xun Liu ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Taoism
    This book questions whether temples and Daoism are two independent aspects of modern Chinese religion or if they are indissolubly linked. It presents a useful analysis as to how modern history has changed the structure and organization of religious and social life in China, and the role that Daoism plays in this.Using an interdisciplinary approach combining historical research and fieldwork, this ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Making Saints in Modern China

    Edited by David Ownby, Vincent Goossaert, Ji Zhe ...
    "Sainthood" has been, and remains, a contested category in China, given the commitment of China's modern leadership to secularization, modernization, and revolution, and the discomfort of China's elite with matters concerning religion. However, sainted religious leaders have succeeded in rebuilding old institutions and creating new ones despite the Chinese government's censure. This book offers a ... Read more

    $137.69 USD

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    What is it like to be a Westerner teaching political philosophy in an officially Marxist state? Why do Chinese sex workers sing karaoke with their customers? And why do some Communist Party cadres get promoted if they care for their elderly parents? In this entertaining and illuminating book, one of the few Westerners to teach at a Chinese university draws on his personal experiences to paint an ... Read more

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  • Religions of Ancient China

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    In "Religions of Ancient China," Giles explores various aspects of religious life in ancient China, including:Ancestral Worship: The book discusses the importance of ancestral worship in ancient Chinese society, where reverence for ancestors played a significant role in family and community life.State Religion: Giles delves into the state rituals and religious practices conducted by the rulers and ... Read more

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  • 8-in-1 Chinese Classics: Art of War; Analects of Confucius; Sayings of Mencius; Shi Ching (Book of Songs); Travels of FaHien; Sorrows of Han; Tao Te Ching; Myths and Legends of China

    by Confucius, Laozi, Mencius ...
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  • Fortunate Sons

    The 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to School, and Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization

    by Liel Leibovitz, Matthew Miller ...
    "With its surging storyline, extraordinary events, and depth of character, this gripping tale of 120 Chinese boys sent to America…reads more like a novel than an obscure slice of history." —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn 1872, China—ravaged by poverty, population growth, and aggressive European armies—sent 120 boys to America to learn the secrets of Western innovation. They studied at New ... Read more

    $17.09 USD

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  • A Week in Hong Kong

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    'a week in hong kong' is a narrative journey through the former british colony. It is a guide but not one in the usual sense - rather, it is a lucid account of a visit that entertains as much as it informs. it is an ideal companion to contemporary hong kong for anyone interested in exploring more widely and in greater depth a territory with a fascinating, if idiosyncratic, history. hong kong is ... Read more

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  • Crouching Dragon: The Journey of Zhuge Liang

    by T. P. M. Thorne ...
    As the 3rd Century begins, China is in a state of chaos: the Han Empire is in decline, and dozens of warlords are waging war against each other, intent on gaining greater influence, or even sovereignty.Many believe they have the answers: one such man is the young scholar-turned-farmer Zhuge Liang, styled 'Kongming', and known for his hidden talent as 'Crouching Dragon'. Although initially ... Read more

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  • 100 Questions and Answers About East Asian Cultures

    An introductory cultural competence guide for Americans about the customs, history, politics and languages background of people from China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong

    by Michigan State University School of Journalism, Helen Zia, Jane Hyun ...
    “One Hundred Questions and Answers About East Asian Cultures” is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series in cultural competence.This guide has sections on East Asian cultures, languages, religions, social norms, politics, history, politics, families and food.The guide is intended for people in business, schools, places of worship, government, medicine, law enforcement, ... Read more

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  • Lives of Confucius

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    by Michael Nylan, Thomas Wilson ...
    Confucius—“Master Kung” (551–479 BCE), the Chinese thinker and social philosopher—originated teachings that have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese thought and life over many centuries. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, justice, and appropriateness in social relationships. In time these values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, ... Read more

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