The I Ching: a biography
by Smith, Richard J., (Richard Joseph)
Relates the history of China's ancient divination manual, discussing its structure, worldwide appeal to different cultures, and influence on philosophy, medicine, art, and politics.
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- Full title :The I Ching : a biography / Richard J. Smith.
Summary
Relates the history of China's ancient divination manual, discussing its structure, worldwide appeal to different cultures, and influence on philosophy, medicine, art, and politics.
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- Publication Date:©2012.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Princeton University Press
- Place of Publication:Princeton, N.J
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2012.
The Physical Object
- Description:xxii, 278 pages ; : 20 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780691145099, 0691145091
- oclc:ocn758646815
- LC Classification:PL2464.Z7
- Dewey Decimal:299.5/1282
Table of Contents
Part One. The domestic evolution of the Yijing -- Genesis of the Changes -- The making of a classic -- Interpreting the Changes -- Part Two. The transnational travels of the Yijing -- The Changes in East Asia -- The westward travels of the Changes -- Concluding remarks.
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