Dictionary of Chinese Symbols

Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought

By:

Wolfram Eberhard

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Hardback

Series:

Routledge Dictionaries

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This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post

Author Biography:

Wolfram Eberhard is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkley.

Release date NZ

December 17th, 2015

Author

Wolfram Eberhard

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Pages

336

Series

Routledge Dictionaries

Dimensions

138x216x19

ISBN-13

9781138138179

Product ID

25699672

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