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portada Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China (Cambridge Studies in Chinese History, Literature and Institutions)
Type
Physical Book
Author
Year
2000
Language
English
Pages
256
Format
Hardcover
Weight
1.10
ISBN
9780521624206
ISBN13
9780521624206

Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China (Cambridge Studies in Chinese History, Literature and Institutions)

Aihe Wang (Author) · Cambridge University Press · Hardcover

Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China (Cambridge Studies in Chinese History, Literature and Institutions) - Aihe Wang

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Synopsis "Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China (Cambridge Studies in Chinese History, Literature and Institutions)"

This book offers a radical reinterpretation of the formative stages of Chinese culture and history, tracing the central role played by cosmology in the formation of China's early empires. It crosses the disciplines of history, social anthropology, archaeology, and philosophy to illustrate how cosmological systems, particularly the Five Elements, shaped political culture. By focusing on dynamic change in early cosmology, the book undermines the notion that Chinese cosmology was homogenous and unchanging. By arguing that cosmology was intrinsic to power relations, it also challenges prevailing theories of political and intellectual history.

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