The I Ching on Man and Society: An Exploration into Its Theoretical Implications in Social Sciences - Couverture souple

Chung, Chang-Soo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0761817999 ISBN 13 : 9780761817994

Editeur : University Press of America, 2000

Synopsis

Although the I Ching is an ancient Eastern Classic, it contains perspectives and ideas about the social and human situation that western sociologists may use to better understand their world. The I Ching, which is composed of a series of graphic symbols, lends itself to a variety of interpretations. The author argues that viewing the text from a sociological perspective and interpreting the 64 hexagrams as sociopolitical situations of the ancient Chinese Empire are the keys to understanding this complex text. Western sociologists will not only find the striking differences interesting, but also helpful and refreshing.

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À propos de l'auteur

Chang-Soo Chung is Professor in the Department of Sociology at Sung Kyan Kwan University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University Press of America
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0761817999
• ISBN 13: 9780761817994
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 456
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• Personne responsable: non disponible