| Description |
xix, 309 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Significant aspects of Chinese society -- China as a permanently bureaucratic society -- Chinese feudalism -- The birth of capitalism in China -- Fairs in China -- Chinese towns -- Marco Polo in the capital of China -- Evolution of landownership in fourth- and fifth-century China -- Landownership in China from the fourth to the fourteenth century -- History as a guide to bureaucratic practice -- Tradition and revolution in China -- Two songs by Ts'ao Ts'ao -- Political philosophy and social crisis at the end of the Han dynasty -- Nihilistic revolt or mystical escapism -- The first Chinese materialist -- A forerunner of Wang An-shih |
| Analysis |
China Civilization |
| Notes |
"Sponsored by the East Asian Research Center, Harvard University, and the Council on East Asian Studies, Yale University." |
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Essays |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Penny Miller in memory of Bill Brugger |
| Issuing Body |
Sponsored by the East Asian Research Centre, Harvard University, and the Council of East Asian Studies, Yale University |
| Subject |
Wright, Arthur F., 1913-1976.
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| SUBJECT |
China -- Civilization.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85023992
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| Author |
Wright, Arthur F., 1913-1976.
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| LC no. |
64020909 |
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