China under communism
by ProQuest (Firm), Lawrance, Alan
fromMaking of the contemporary world
This book comprehensively discusses the main features of the Chinese patent law system, which not only legally 'transplants' international treaties into the Chinese context, but also maintains China's legal culture and promotes domestic economic growth. This is the basis for enc…
This book introduces readers to oracle bone inscriptions (OBI), the oldest known form of Chinese writing. It presents 120 rubbings made from unearthed animal bones and turtle shells that the Shang royal court employed to record royal divinations 3500 years ago, covering topics r…
Referencing more than 40 ancient works as well as 70 books and papers of contemporary scholars, this book opens up the civilisation, society, culture and communication of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang period represented unprecedented prosperity in the ancient world. Combining the s…
Myths of the creation of Chinese
by Tian, Zhaoyuan, Ye, Shuxian, Qian, Hang
fromChina Classics International
Drawing on the sun, moon, dragon, phoenix, Nuwa, Yandi, Huangdi and other widely circulated cultural elements as examples, this book addresses the development and evolution of the most representative Chinese creation myths regarding nature, totems, ancestors and saints. The book…
Drawing on the sun, moon, dragon, phoenix, Nuwa, Yandi, Huangdi and other widely circulated cultural elements as examples, this book addresses the development and evolution of the most representative Chinese creation myths regarding nature, totems, ancestors and saints. The book…
In this book, sinologist Francois Jullien uses the Chinese concept of shi - meaning disposition or circumstance, power or potential - as a touchstone to explore Chinese culture and to uncover the structure underlying Chinese modes of thinking.
In this book, sinologist Francois Jullien uses the Chinese concept of shi - meaning disposition or circumstance, power or potential - as a touchstone to explore Chinese culture and to uncover the structure underlying Chinese modes of thinking.
Looks at two of the world's most resilient and upcoming economies to understand their growth and development trajectories.