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Daoism in the Twentieth Century
David A Palmer (Ed.)
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Description for Daoism in the Twentieth Century
Paperback. Focusing on the evolution of traditional forms of practice and community, as well as modern reforms and reinventions both within China and on the global stage, this book explores the social history and anthropology of Daoism from the late nineteenth century. Editor(s): Palmer, David A; Liu, Xun. Series: New Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; HRKN5; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
In this volume, an interdisciplinary group of scholars explores the social history and anthropology of Daoism from the late nineteenth century to the present, focusing on the evolution of traditional forms of practice and community, as well as modern reforms and reinventions both within China and on the global stage. Essays investigate ritual specialists, body cultivation and meditation traditions, monasticism, new religious movements, state-sponsored institutionalization, and transnational networks.
In this volume, an interdisciplinary group of scholars explores the social history and anthropology of Daoism from the late nineteenth century to the present, focusing on the evolution of traditional forms of practice and community, as well as modern reforms and reinventions both within China and on the global stage. Essays investigate ritual specialists, body cultivation and meditation traditions, monasticism, new religious movements, state-sponsored institutionalization, and transnational networks.
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
New Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society
Condition
New
Weight
475g
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520289864
SKU
V9780520289864
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About David A Palmer (Ed.)
David A. Palmer is a professor of sociology at Hong Kong University. Xun Liu is a professor of history at Rutgers University. Contributors:Kenneth Dean, Fan Guangchun, Vincent Goossaert, Adeline Herrou, Lai Chi-tim, Lee Fongmao, Xun Liu, Lu Xichen, David A. Palmer, Kristofer Schipper, Elijah Siegler, Yang Der-ruey
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