发表于2024-12-18
The Wobbling Pivot, China since 1800 2024 pdf epub mobi 电子书
图书标签: 海外中国研究 新清史 Modern_China 柯娇燕 政治学 近现代史 翻过 清史
This comprehensive but concise narrative of China since the eighteenth century builds its story around the delicate relationship between central government and local communities. Rejects the traditional view of China as a wholly harmonious society based on principles of stability – the "Unwobbling Pivot" of Ezra Pound's translation of the Chinese classic "Zhongyong" Provides an original interpretation, arguing that developments can be explained through an understanding of China’s surprising swings between centralization and decentralization, between local initiative and central authoritarianism Serves as an introduction to the subject, while readers with a background in Chinese history will find the book offers a personal perspective and addresses long-standing interpretive issues Supported by a variety of timelines, maps, illustrations, and extensive notes for further reading Places China’s history within the context of global change
"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
评分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
评分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
评分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
评分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
The Wobbling Pivot, China since 1800 2024 pdf epub mobi 电子书