Overview
This century has seen a great number of sinologists, philosophers, anthropologists and sociologists taking part in Confucian Studies, and Confucian Studies has become a distinctive discipline and an important area of religious studies. In China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Japan, which used to be under the influence of Confucianism, it has lost its dominant position. The role Confucianism now plays in these countries varies, but it continues as an important aspect of philosophy, religion, politics, ethics and cultural studies. This volume is the first of its kind, and introduces Confucianism as a whole, with full information on its history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, and on the adaptation, transformation and new thinking taking place in China and other Eastern Asian countries. It also summarises and critically examines what has been achieved both in the west and in the east, and is an indispensable source for further study and research for students and scholars. Gary Arbuckle; James A. Anderson, University of North Carolina, USA; Mark Asselin, University of Colorado, USA; Nguyen The Anh, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, France; Roger T. Ames, University of H
Full Product Details
Author: Xinzhong Yao
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Dimensions:
Width: 17.40cm
, Height: 6.40cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 2.494kg
ISBN: 9780700711994
ISBN 10: 0700711996
Pages: 976
Publication Date: 26 June 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
'This set will be essential for academic libraries supporting programmes in religion or philosophy.' - Reference Reviews
An accomplishment.... The first encyclopedia of Confucianism in English.... A useful general guide for scholars and students.... Highly recommended. Graduate students; faculty. <br>- Choice, May 2004 <br> Offers welcome assistance in making this tradition accessible to a Western audience.... A first step towards filling the void of specialized English-language reference tools for many such traditions. Those interested in varied aspects of Asian studies will find it useful. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. <br>- Booklist/RBB, February 15, 2004 <br> Eminently helpful.... Essential for academic libraries supporting programs in religion and philosophy <br>. <br>- Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews, February 2004 <br>
'This set will be essential for academic libraries supporting programmes in religion or philosophy.' – Reference Reviews
'This set will be essential for academic libraries supporting programmes in religion or philosophy.' ? Reference Reviews
