Chinese National Character - (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Ding Wei / Country: Mainland China
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: In the history of modern China, the topic of "national character" has sparked several intense debates among scholars and the public. In the 1980s, the state designated "national character" as a key research project under the "Seventh Five-Year Plan." The texts selected in this book come from the works of renowned figures such as Lu Xun, Eileen Chang, and Qian Zhongshu, as well as the arrogant yet sharp and profound writings of Li Ao and Ba Jin, along with observations and records from early Western missionaries from Britain, France, and the United States who came to China. These are representative discussions on the national character of the Chinese people, filled with insightful observations, though they inevitably take a sharp and unconventional approach in the diversity of perspectives. Accompanying the text are hundreds of vivid old photographs, cartoons, and ancient paintings, making it more and. By using the "national character" discussed in this book as a starting point, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the shortcomings and strengths of our nation and its people, and analyze the past, grasp the present, and shape the future from a different perspective.