Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought

Author:   Wolfram Eberhard
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780415002288


Pages:   336
Publication Date:   14 April 1988
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ...the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ...a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post

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Author:   Wolfram Eberhard
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9780415002288


ISBN 10:   0415002281
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   14 April 1988
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Symbolic Language of the Chinese, Dictionary of Chinese Symbols, Bibliography

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An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life. . . . The most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today. . . . [A] well researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols. <br>- South China Morning Post <br>


`A readable, authoritative and affordable work.' - Malcolm Taggart, Reference Reviews


An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life. . . . The most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today. . . . [A] well researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols. - South China Morning Post


An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life. . . . The most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today. . . . [A] well researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols. - South China Morning Post


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Wolfram Eberhard is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkley.

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