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Crisis And Transformation In Seventeenthcentury China: Society, Culture, And Modernity In Li Yu'S World
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The Seventeenth Century Was A Time Of Great Social And Political Upheaval In China. In Crisis And Transformation In Seventeenthcentury China, Chunshu Chang And Shelley Hsuehlun Chang Offer A Detailed And Engaging Analysis Of Society, Culture, And The State In China During This Critical Period.The Main Thread Of The Book Follows The Life And Works Of A Remarkable Figure Of The Period, Li Y (161180), Whose Vast Array Of Accomplishments And Experiences Mirror Seventeenthcentury China In All Its Complexity And Excitement. Li Y'S China Was A World Of Unprecedented Changes In Almost All Spheres Of Life. A Thriving Commercial And Industrial Economy, Stupendous Population Growth, And The Emergence Of A New Age Of Science And Technology Were Accompanied By Intense Urbanization, Radical Views On Money, Wealth, And Luxury, Liberal Attitudes Toward Sexuality, And Developments That Would Change The Nature Of The Literary And Intellectual World. The Changs' Exhaustive Exploration Of Chinese Historical And Literary Sources Of The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries Is Combined With A Selective Application Of Interpretive Insights And Analytic Techniques From The Major Theoretical Schools.An Important Resource For Scholars In History, Literature, And Asian Studies, Crisis And Transformation Extends Its Appeal To Those Interested In The History Of Science, Issues Of Gender And Social Transformation, And Popular Culture Movements.Chunshu Chang Is Professor Of History, University Of Michigan, And Honorary Professor Of Chinese History, China. Shelley Hsuehlun Chang Is Visiting Associate Professor Of History And Research Associate, Center For Chinese Studies, University Of Michigan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Crisis and Transformation in Seventeenth-Century China'? A: The book analyzes society, culture, and the state in China during the seventeenth century, focusing on the life and works of Li Yü, a key figure whose experiences reflect the complexities of this transformative period.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Chun-shu Chang, a Professor of History at the University of Michigan, and Shelley Hsueh-lun Chang, a Visiting Associate Professor of History and Research Associate at the Center for Chinese Studies, also at the University of Michigan.
- Q: What kind of resources does the book provide for scholars? A: The book offers an extensive exploration of Chinese historical and literary sources from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, making it a valuable resource for scholars in history, literature, Asian studies, and related fields.
- Q: When was 'Crisis and Transformation in Seventeenth-Century China' published? A: The book was published on January 22, 1998.
- Q: What is the book's page count? A: The book contains 472 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in 'New' condition.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What major themes are explored in the book? A: Major themes include social and political upheaval, economic changes, urbanization, and developments in science, technology, and literature during the seventeenth century in China.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of China, gender issues, social transformation, and popular culture movements would find this book beneficial.
- Q: Does the book include interpretive insights from theoretical schools? A: Yes, the authors combine historical analysis with interpretive insights and analytic techniques from major theoretical schools.