Chinese national character

Author: Ding Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: In the modern history of China, the topic of "national character" has sparked several intense debates in academia 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 authors such as Lu Xun, Eileen Chang, and Qian Zhongshu, as well as the arrogant yet sharp and profound writings of figures like Li Ao and Baoyang. Additionally, there are observations and records from early Western missionaries from countries like the United States, Britain, and France who came to China. These are representative discussions on the national character of the Chinese people, filled with insightful observations, though they inevitably take unconventional approaches in the diversity of perspectives. Accompanying the text are hundreds of vivid and striking old photographs, cartoons, and ancient paintings, making the content more and engaging. By using the topic of "national character" 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 angle. The texts selected in this book come from the works of renowned authors such as Lu Xun, Eileen Chang, and Qian Zhongshu, as well as the arrogant yet sharp and profound writings of figures like Li Ao and Baoyang. Additionally, there are observations and records from early Western missionaries from countries like the United States, Britain, and France who came to China.