Introducing Chinese Religions Contributor(s): Poceski, Mario (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415434068 ISBN-13: 9780415434065 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2009 Click for more in this series: World Religions (Routledge) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | History - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - Religion | Eastern |
Dewey: 200.951 |
LCCN: 2009000197 |
Series: World Religions (Routledge) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.8" W x 9.5" L (1.30 lbs) 304 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Introducing Chinese Religions is the ideal starting point for students exploring the fascinating religious traditions of China. This introduction covers the whole spectrum of Chinese religious history, from the multi-faceted religious heritage of pre-modern China, to the practice of different religions in China today, as well as the spread and influence of Chinese religions throughout the world. Mario Poceski, an experienced teacher of Chinese religions, explores the three main traditions of Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism, as well as the development of Western and popular religions in the region, such as Christianity and Islam. The book introduces students to the richness and diversity of Chinese religious life, pointing out mutual influences and intersections of the religions of the region, and how they interact with other elements of Chinese culture and society, including politics, literature and art. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes text boxes, summary charts, a glossary and a list of further reading to aid students' understanding and revision. The accompanying website for this book can be found at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415434065. |
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