China : the middle way of the middle kingdom / Tongdong Bai
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TextPublisher number: :International Book Distributors | :Flat No 17, Prakash Apartment 4405/2, 5 Ansari Road Darya Ganj New Delhi Series: World political theoriesPublication details: London : Zed, 2012.Description: viii, 206 pages 22cmISBN: - 9781780320755
- 320.951 BAI
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Introduction 1. Modernity before its time: the historical context of 'classical' Chinese political thought 2. The middle way of Confucianism: humanity as the new social glue 3. The middle way of Confucianism: equality-based mobile hierarchy 4. Daoism: return to an age of innocence 5. The Legalists: builders of modern bureaucracy and institutions 6. Later developments: the middle way Conclusion: The contemporary relevance of traditional Chinese political philosophy
Tongdong Bai examines the rich history of political theories and practices from China's past, showing how it impacts upon the present.
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