An up-to-date, concise examination of China-past and present-providing detailed information on a country whose substantial impact on the global economy and consumer culture continues to grow. Part of ABC-CLIO's Asia in Focus series, this authoritative resource is designed to help a wide variety of readers understand the complexities of the world's most populous country-a nation of ancient glory and rising importance, yet one that remains elusive and not generally well known. Packed with recent scholarship and fascinating details, this concise, multifaceted volume offers an updated look at…mehr
An up-to-date, concise examination of China-past and present-providing detailed information on a country whose substantial impact on the global economy and consumer culture continues to grow. Part of ABC-CLIO's Asia in Focus series, this authoritative resource is designed to help a wide variety of readers understand the complexities of the world's most populous country-a nation of ancient glory and rising importance, yet one that remains elusive and not generally well known. Packed with recent scholarship and fascinating details, this concise, multifaceted volume offers an updated look at China's geography and history, from the political and technological dominance of the imperial period to the communist revolution and the present state. The work also vividly captures the "living" China of today-its economy, politics, and culture-with extensive coverage of topics ranging from education, languages, arts, and cuisine to industrialization, gender issues, population control efforts, and human rights controversies that have impacted the country's relationship to the global community.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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Autorenporträt
Robert André LaFleur is professor of history and anthropology and chair of the Asian Studies program at Beloit College, Beloit, WI .
Inhaltsangabe
About the Editor and the Contributors Introduction 1 Geography Robert André LaFleur Warren Bruce Palmer The Physical Setting and China's Population Geographical Regions Land Agriculture and the Laojia Coming to China: Invasion and Tribute Themes in Chinese Geography Imaginative Geography 2 History Robert André LaFleur Archaeology Foundation Myths and Early History (to c. 1100 b.c.e.) Charting the Rise and Fall of China's Dynastic Tradition-Sima Guang's Perspective The Zhou Dynasty (c. 1100-221 b.c.e.) The Qin Centralization (221-206 b.c.e.) The Han Dynasty (206 b.c.e.-220 c.e.) The Period of Division (220-589) The Sui Dynasty (581-617) The Tang Dynasty (618-906) The Five Dynasties (907-959) and the Kingdoms of Liao Xi Xia and Jin (c. 900-1234) The Northern and Southern Song (960-1279) The Mongols and the Yuan (1234-1368) The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) The Qing Dynasty to 1800 The Early 19th Century-Stasis War and Diplomacy (1800-1850) Rebellion and Beyond (1850-1870) Attempts at Restoration and the Fall of Qing (1870-1911) Republican China and the War Years (1912-1949) The People's Republic of China (1949-Present) Notes 3 Politics and Government John A. Rapp From Traditional to Modern: The 20th-Century Chinese State Themes from Communist Systems Combining Traditional and Communist System Models Ideology Party-State Structure Domestic Policy: Human Rights and Dissent Foreign Policy: China and Global Politics Greater China Issues 4 The Modern Chinese Economy Warren Bruce Palmer China's Traditional Agricultural Economy The Chinese Economy 1900-1949 China's Economy: The Mao Era 1949-1978 Economic Reform 1979-1989 The Chinese Economy Today Resources China's Economic System Intellectual Property Rights China's Financial System China's Trading Partners and China's Trade Balance 5 Society Robert André LaFleur Tamara Hamlish Religion and Thought The Hundred Schools of Thought (c. 700-200 b.c.e.) Buddhism and Religious Daoism During the Period of Division (c. 200-600 c.e.) Neo-Confucian Thought Religion Thought and the Power of Gathering Social Classes and Ethnicity People Wealth Class and Status in Chinese History Wealth and Status in Contemporary China Ethnicity and Outlying Peoples in Early Chinese Thought Ethnic Minorities in Modern China Women and Marriage Women in Chinese Society Marriage and Family in Traditional China Traditional Marriage and Family Life Women in Contemporary China Education Language and Locality Education and Acculturation Traditional Education Contemporary Education Educational Curricula Education in Taiwan and Hong Kong Educational Challenges 6 Culture Chinese Language Shin Yong Robson The History of Written Chinese Formation of the Characters Simplified Characters Problems of Simplification Pronunciation Phonetic Writing (Romanizational) Systems: Peking or Beijing? Mandarin versus Dialects Useful Chinese Expressions Social Relationships and Etiquette Tamara Hamlish Warren Bruce Palmer Robert André LaFleur Nested Boxes Social Relationships-Guanxi Social Relationships-Family Social Relationships-Beyond Home Social Relationships-Practical Etiquette in Chinese Social Situations Literature Daniel Youd Introduction: Continuity Discontinuity and Diversity The Classic of Poetry The Songs of Chu Early Prose Han Dynasty Poetry One Poet from the Period of Division: Tao Qian Two Poets from the Tang: Li Bo and Du Fu Cí Poetry of the Song Dynasty Fiction: Tales and Short Stories Drama Ming and Qing Novels The Modern and Contemporary Periods Chinese Art Kenneth S. Ganza Chinese Art and the Supernatural World Nature in Chinese Pictorial Art Chinese Decorative Art Music in China Ann L. Silverberg Introduction Differences between Chinese and Western Music Characteristic Types of Traditional Chinese Music Food Robert André LaFleur Tamara Hamlish Food in Chinese Culture Food in Chinese History Chinese Regional Cuisines Tea Culture and Chinese Festival Foods Leisure and Sports Robert André LaFleur Tamara Hamlish Kevin Latham A Walk in Shanghai Daily Life in Chinese Societies Pilgrimage and Everyday Activities Spectator Sports and the Olympic Games Popular Culture and Traditional Beliefs Robert André LaFleur Kevin Latham Tamara Hamlish The Internet Gaming and Communication Film and Cinema Popular Religion Calendars and Almanacs Numbers and Directions Yin-Yang the Five Phases and Color Symbolism Language and Popular Culture 7 Contemporary Issues Anita M. Andrew Contemporary China: Echoes of the Past China's Traditional Worldview European Maritime Powers and the Qing Dynasty The Opium War 1839-1842 The Century of Humiliation Environmental Problems Pollution Coal Dependence and Mining Dangers Three Georges Dam Controversies Poaching of Endangered Species Tainted Products from China Lead Paint Products from China Political Events in China: China's Government Crackdown against Political Protests by Tibetans and Uighurs The Chinese Adoption Industry The Beijing Summer Olympics Conclusions Glossary Facts and Figures Chinese Festivals and National Holidays China-Related Organizations Annotated Bibliography Thematic Index Index
About the Editor and the Contributors Introduction 1 Geography Robert André LaFleur Warren Bruce Palmer The Physical Setting and China's Population Geographical Regions Land Agriculture and the Laojia Coming to China: Invasion and Tribute Themes in Chinese Geography Imaginative Geography 2 History Robert André LaFleur Archaeology Foundation Myths and Early History (to c. 1100 b.c.e.) Charting the Rise and Fall of China's Dynastic Tradition-Sima Guang's Perspective The Zhou Dynasty (c. 1100-221 b.c.e.) The Qin Centralization (221-206 b.c.e.) The Han Dynasty (206 b.c.e.-220 c.e.) The Period of Division (220-589) The Sui Dynasty (581-617) The Tang Dynasty (618-906) The Five Dynasties (907-959) and the Kingdoms of Liao Xi Xia and Jin (c. 900-1234) The Northern and Southern Song (960-1279) The Mongols and the Yuan (1234-1368) The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) The Qing Dynasty to 1800 The Early 19th Century-Stasis War and Diplomacy (1800-1850) Rebellion and Beyond (1850-1870) Attempts at Restoration and the Fall of Qing (1870-1911) Republican China and the War Years (1912-1949) The People's Republic of China (1949-Present) Notes 3 Politics and Government John A. Rapp From Traditional to Modern: The 20th-Century Chinese State Themes from Communist Systems Combining Traditional and Communist System Models Ideology Party-State Structure Domestic Policy: Human Rights and Dissent Foreign Policy: China and Global Politics Greater China Issues 4 The Modern Chinese Economy Warren Bruce Palmer China's Traditional Agricultural Economy The Chinese Economy 1900-1949 China's Economy: The Mao Era 1949-1978 Economic Reform 1979-1989 The Chinese Economy Today Resources China's Economic System Intellectual Property Rights China's Financial System China's Trading Partners and China's Trade Balance 5 Society Robert André LaFleur Tamara Hamlish Religion and Thought The Hundred Schools of Thought (c. 700-200 b.c.e.) Buddhism and Religious Daoism During the Period of Division (c. 200-600 c.e.) Neo-Confucian Thought Religion Thought and the Power of Gathering Social Classes and Ethnicity People Wealth Class and Status in Chinese History Wealth and Status in Contemporary China Ethnicity and Outlying Peoples in Early Chinese Thought Ethnic Minorities in Modern China Women and Marriage Women in Chinese Society Marriage and Family in Traditional China Traditional Marriage and Family Life Women in Contemporary China Education Language and Locality Education and Acculturation Traditional Education Contemporary Education Educational Curricula Education in Taiwan and Hong Kong Educational Challenges 6 Culture Chinese Language Shin Yong Robson The History of Written Chinese Formation of the Characters Simplified Characters Problems of Simplification Pronunciation Phonetic Writing (Romanizational) Systems: Peking or Beijing? Mandarin versus Dialects Useful Chinese Expressions Social Relationships and Etiquette Tamara Hamlish Warren Bruce Palmer Robert André LaFleur Nested Boxes Social Relationships-Guanxi Social Relationships-Family Social Relationships-Beyond Home Social Relationships-Practical Etiquette in Chinese Social Situations Literature Daniel Youd Introduction: Continuity Discontinuity and Diversity The Classic of Poetry The Songs of Chu Early Prose Han Dynasty Poetry One Poet from the Period of Division: Tao Qian Two Poets from the Tang: Li Bo and Du Fu Cí Poetry of the Song Dynasty Fiction: Tales and Short Stories Drama Ming and Qing Novels The Modern and Contemporary Periods Chinese Art Kenneth S. Ganza Chinese Art and the Supernatural World Nature in Chinese Pictorial Art Chinese Decorative Art Music in China Ann L. Silverberg Introduction Differences between Chinese and Western Music Characteristic Types of Traditional Chinese Music Food Robert André LaFleur Tamara Hamlish Food in Chinese Culture Food in Chinese History Chinese Regional Cuisines Tea Culture and Chinese Festival Foods Leisure and Sports Robert André LaFleur Tamara Hamlish Kevin Latham A Walk in Shanghai Daily Life in Chinese Societies Pilgrimage and Everyday Activities Spectator Sports and the Olympic Games Popular Culture and Traditional Beliefs Robert André LaFleur Kevin Latham Tamara Hamlish The Internet Gaming and Communication Film and Cinema Popular Religion Calendars and Almanacs Numbers and Directions Yin-Yang the Five Phases and Color Symbolism Language and Popular Culture 7 Contemporary Issues Anita M. Andrew Contemporary China: Echoes of the Past China's Traditional Worldview European Maritime Powers and the Qing Dynasty The Opium War 1839-1842 The Century of Humiliation Environmental Problems Pollution Coal Dependence and Mining Dangers Three Georges Dam Controversies Poaching of Endangered Species Tainted Products from China Lead Paint Products from China Political Events in China: China's Government Crackdown against Political Protests by Tibetans and Uighurs The Chinese Adoption Industry The Beijing Summer Olympics Conclusions Glossary Facts and Figures Chinese Festivals and National Holidays China-Related Organizations Annotated Bibliography Thematic Index Index
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