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Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China
by Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China
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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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- Cambridge University Pres Brand
- Nov 2, 2006 Pub Date:
- 9780521027496 ISBN-13:
- 0521027497 ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 256.0 pages Paperback
- 9 in * 0.64 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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