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This influential book compiles a series of lectures on Chinese cultural history delivered at Peking University in 2004, offering a distinctive methodology and unique perspective on traditional culture. Originally published in Chinese, the work has achieved remarkable popularity with 17 reprints since 2006, reflecting its enduring appeal to readers seeking authentic insights into China's heritage. The lectures address how traditional culture shifted from being criticised and marginalised before the 1980s to being recognised for its potential contribution to modernisation. Rather than dismissing historical traditions entirely, the author and contributors advocate for a balanced approach that preserves the essence of Chinese cultural practices whilst discarding outdated or harmful elements. This comprehensive examination presents traditional Chinese culture through an analytical lens that bridges historical scholarship with contemporary relevance, making it suitable for both academic study and general cultural understanding.

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Fifteen Lectures on Traditional Chinese Culture draws from authentic lectures delivered at Peking University, providing scholarly perspectives grounded in academic institutions.

The book demonstrates proven popularity with readers, having achieved 17 reprints of the Chinese edition since its 2006 publication, indicating sustained interest and demand.

Published by World Scientific Publishing Company, this work brings rigorous editorial standards and international distribution to Chinese cultural scholarship.

The lectures address the historical reassessment of traditional culture, examining how attitudes shifted from pre-1980s criticism to post-1980s recognition of cultural value.

The book advocates a balanced methodology that identifies essential elements of traditional Chinese culture worth preserving whilst critiquing outdated or harmful practices.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
11 January 2022
Listed Since
25 May 2021

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