Concepts of China and Chinese People in the West (1840-1876)

Author: [USA] M.G. Mason
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Publishing Time: 2006-01-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the vertical evolution and horizontal differences in the "Chinese perspective" of Westerners from 1840 to 1876. The author selects a wide range of subjects, from groups to individuals, from experts (sinologists or sinologists) to ordinary people (merchants, tourists, missionaries, etc.), as the subjects of perception. The objects of perception cover many aspects, including personality, society, literature, language, philosophy, religion, science, art, customs, and traditions. In terms of temporal span, it traces the origins and analyzes to some extent the causes and development of these perceptions. Spatially, it adopts a multi-perspective approach, drawing materials from China to the West, from open ports to remote areas deeply penetrated by missionaries. It aims to be both comprehensive and accurate, combining both the general and the specific, and balancing detail with broad strokes. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the vertical evolution and horizontal differences in the "Chinese perspective" of Westerners from 1840 to 1876. The author selects a wide range of subjects, from groups to individuals, from experts (sinologists or sinologists) to ordinary people (merchants, tourists, missionaries, etc.), as the subjects of perception. The objects of perception cover many aspects, including personality, society, literature, language, philosophy, religion, science, art, customs, and traditions. In terms of temporal span, it traces the origins and analyzes to some extent the causes and development of these perceptions. Spatially, it adopts a multi-perspective approach, drawing materials from China to the West, from open ports to remote areas deeply penetrated by missionaries. It aims to be both comprehensive and accurate, combining both the general and the specific, and balancing detail with broad strokes.