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Mighty Opposites: From Dichotomies To Differences In The Comparative Study Of China,Used
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This book transcends the boundaries of Chinese studies and scholarship on Western literature and critical theory, bringing together the two fields in a way that questions both the application of Western theory to Chinese materials and the resistance to theory in sinological scholarship. Recognizing that social and historical reality is external to discourse and that knowledge has an inevitable ethical import, the author argues for the importance of reality and lived experience in understanding a culture as well as the moral responsibility of such understanding. The book examines the discrepancies between various Western representations of China and the reality of China; inquires into the cultural, historical, and political contexts within which such discrepancies arise; and points out the distortion of reality in the tendency toward cultural dichotomies, the tendency to view China as the conceptual opposite of the West. From a comparison of biblical exegesis and commentaries on the Confucian classics to the contemporary assimilation of Western critical theories in China, this book discusses a wide range of topics that situates the understanding of China and Chinese literature and culture in the broad perspective of EastWest comparative studies. It studies not only the Confucian tradition, modern Chinese literature, and the students' movement for democracy in China, but also such Western topics as Origen and biblical interpretation, Montaigne and cultural critique, Jameson and postmodern theory, and the reception of Said's Orientalism in China.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mighty Opposites'? A: The main theme of 'Mighty Opposites' is the examination of discrepancies between Western representations of China and the reality of Chinese culture, challenging the application of Western theories to Chinese contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mighty Opposites' is Zhang Longxi, a scholar known for his work in comparative literature and Chinese studies.
- Q: What type of book is 'Mighty Opposites'? A: 'Mighty Opposites' is an academic book that falls under the category of Criticism & Theory, focusing on East-West comparative studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'Mighty Opposites' contains 260 pages.
- Q: When was 'Mighty Opposites' published? A: 'Mighty Opposites' was published on December 1, 1998.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: 'Mighty Opposites' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What are some topics discussed in 'Mighty Opposites'? A: The book discusses a range of topics including the Confucian tradition, modern Chinese literature, democracy movements in China, and Western critical theories.
- Q: Is 'Mighty Opposites' suitable for someone new to Chinese studies? A: 'Mighty Opposites' is suitable for readers interested in Chinese studies, although it may be more beneficial for those with some background in literary theory and comparative studies.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Mighty Opposites' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Mighty Opposites' include discussions on Western literature? A: Yes, 'Mighty Opposites' brings together discussions on both Chinese studies and Western literature, exploring the relationship between the two fields.