Chinese Traditional Culture and the Study of Yue Culture

Author: Fei Junqing
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Publish Date: 2004-11-12
Features: This book centers on the study of traditional Chinese culture and Yue culture, discussing the influence of traditional Chinese culture in East Asia and the important role of Yue culture in the history of Chinese civilization from various fields such as history, archaeology, philosophy, literature, art, economy, religion, folklore, and linguistics. Given the increasing trend of mutual interaction in cultural exchange in East Asia, domestic scholars have particularly emphasized the significance of studying foreign cultures for local cultural research. They have also proposed many thought-provoking topics regarding cultural relations between East Asian countries, especially between Japan and South Korea. Overseas scholars, on the other hand, pay special attention to case studies of regional cultures in China. The thematic essays included in this book, contributed by scholars from Sangmyung University in South Korea, represent their ongoing research on various aspects of the Wu-Yue region, including economy, culture, art, dialects, film, and folklore. The multi-dimensional and multi-perspective exploration of Yue culture can be considered one of the main features of this book. Yue culture has a long history and profound heritage, holding a unique position in the history of Chinese civilization and the cultural circle of East Asia. The study of Yue culture as a regional research has a long tradition in Chinese academia. The discoveries of the Hemudu and Liangzhu cultures have strongly demonstrated that ancient Yue culture was one of the cradles of ancient Chinese culture. During the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, Yue region not only had close interactions with the Central Plains culture but also shone with its distinct regional characteristics on the map of Chinese civilization. The formation and development of Yue culture actually encompass a dynamic historical evolution process. This book's arguments on the name and connotations of Yue culture, as well as its archaeological discoveries, regional characteristics, prominent figures, linguistic and literary studies, and research on religious and folk customs, all contribute to a deeper understanding of the rich and profound essence of Yue culture. Among the authors of this book are both highly respected and internationally renowned scholars, such as Li Xueqin, Zhang Peiheng, Chen Bohai, and Dong Naibin, as well as elite scholars from South Korea and Japan. There are also many active scholars in universities and research institutions in China. These contributions fully demonstrate the researchers' profound research capabilities and their rigorous yet innovative academic spirit.