This book brings together ninety extracts of Western non-fiction about China, many of which have been out of print for centuries. Authors include Marco Polo, Adam Smith, Somerset Maugham, Pearl Buck, and Sheryl WuDunn. Topics covered include female infanticide, secular politics, cannibalism, Confucianism, and human rights.
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This excellent book is distinguished from the usual anthology of writings about China in that its primary purpose is to present Western views of Chinese life rather than simply features of China and Chinese life throughout the period the extracts cover The China Quarterly
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line drawings, num. b/w halftones
numerous black and white halftones and line drawings
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Höhe: 214 mm
Breite: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-591892-2 (9780195918922)
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