Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China

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Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China

Name: Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China
ISBN: 9780521624206

Aihe Wang

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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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Astronomy

Năm:

2006

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Nhà xuát bản:

Cambridge University Press

Ngôn ngữ:

english

Trang:

256

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