Social Thought History of China

Author: Wang Chu-hui
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: As a textbook, this book strives to adopt the latest research findings from both domestic and international sources, aiming to present the fundamental content and characteristics of Chinese social thought from ancient times to the early 20th century in concise and accessible language. The editor and contributors of this book are all experienced professors from key universities who specialize in the study of the history of Chinese social thought. The format and content of each chapter are compiled based on their years of teaching experience. The book follows the logic of the development of eras and social thought, systematically introducing and evaluating the social thought of Chinese thinkers from the pre-Qin period to the early 20th century, enabling students or general readers to systematically understand the overall context and basic content of the emergence and development of Chinese social thought history. This book fully meets the requirements of a core sociology course textbook, highlighting the differences between Chinese and Western social thought while fully reflecting the latest research findings in this field. The book is clear in its linearity, well-structured, comprehensive and systematic in its content, and rich in historical materials.