20th Century Chinese Social Sciences (Religious Studies Volume)

Author: Wang Lequan et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The book comprehensively reviews the tortuous development of Chinese religious studies over the 20th century with substantial evidence. It details the progress and achievements in its branch disciplines, including the principles of religious studies, the history of religions, Buddhist studies, Taoist studies, Christian studies, Islamic studies, and research on other religions. It also outlines significant academic discussions and debates that have influenced the development of Chinese religious studies in the century, introduces research groups, institutions, publications, writings, and exchanges between China and the world during this period. At the end of the book, there is a chronology of major events in the 20th-century development of religious studies. It is an academic work that systematically summarizes the 20th-century journey of Chinese religious studies.