Richard J. Smith

Broschiertes Buch

Qing Dynasty and Traditional Chinese Culture

Beschreibung

This engaging and insightful history of the Qing dynasty (1636-1912) offers a systematic discussion of topics such as language, philosophy, religion, art, literature, and social customs. Nuanced and wide-ranging, noted historian Richard J. Smith's authoritative book provides an essential introduction to late imperial Chinese culture and society.

Autor

Richard J. Smith is currently George and Nancy Rupp Professor of Humanities emeritus, a Baker Institute Scholar, and a Research Professor at the Chao Center for Asian Studies, Rice University. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Center for Asian Studies, University of Texas, Austin, and a member of several professional advisory boards. A specialist in modern Chinese history and traditional Chinese culture, Smith also has strong interests in transnational, global and comparative studies. He has published nine single-authored books, the most recent of which is 'The Qing Dynasty and Traditional Chinese Culture' (2015). He has also co-edited or co-authored eight volumes, the most recent of which are 'Reexamining the Sinosphere: Cultural Transmissions and Transformations in East Asia' (2020) and 'Rethinking the Sinosphere: Poetics, Aesthetics, and Identity Formation' (2020).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 626
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 893g
• ISBN-13: 9781442221932
• ISBN-10: 1442221933
• Artikelnr.: 42055547