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English
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The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Professor and the Madman" and "Krakatoa" returns with the remarkable story of the growth of a great nation, and the eccentric and adventurous scientist who defined its essence for the world.
The extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant Cambridge scientist who unlocked the most closely held secrets of China--long the world's most technologically advanced country. This married Englishman,...
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
What might a viable political alternative to liberal democracy look like? In Against Political Equality, Tongdong Bai offers a possibility inspired by Confucian ideas. Bai argues that domestic governance influenced by Confucianism can embrace the liberal aspects of democracy along with the democratic ideas of equal opportunities and governmental accountability to the people. But Confucianism would give more political decision-making power to those...
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Publisher
Polity Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"China's rapid rise as a regional and global power is one of the most important political developments of the twenty-first century. Yet the West still largely overlooks or oversimplifies the complex ideas and ideals that have shaped China's national and international development from antiquity to the present day. In this beautifully written introductory text, Youngmin Kim offers a uniquely incisive survey of the major themes in Chinese political thought...
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Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Many millennia ago, Ancient China was a leader of technological development. It is responsible for producing some of the world s first paper, as well as the art of calligraphy. That is not all, however. This book delves into the history of Ancient China and describes other great innovations for which the culture is known. Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Illustrations, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.
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Lexington Books, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"This book examines public discourse on the production and dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge in Mao-era China. With three case studies on agricultural mechanization, steel production, and veterinary medicine, the authors argue that the party-state pursued a pragmatist model of modernization"--
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Publication volume no. 68
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
Pub. Date
1961.
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English
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Series
Lun zhi shi chuan tong volume 4
Publisher
Chʻuan tʻung ssu chʻao she
Pub. Date
min kuo 82 [1993]
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中文（繁體）
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[1979-]
Language
English
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"This volume launches the translation of a work that describes the development of Chinese political thought from the time of Confucius in the late Chou era into the twentieth century. The author systematically treats leading thinkers, schools, and movements, displaying a consummate mastery of traditional Chinese learning and of western analytical and comparative methods. This first complete translation includes prefatory remarks by Kung-chuan Hsiao...