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Summary:

To understand China, it is essential to understand Confucianism. First formulated in the sixth century bce, the teachings of Confucius would come to dominate Chinese society, politics, economics, and ethics. 'Confucianism: A Very Short Introduction' explores the major philosophical ideas of the Confucian tradition, showing their profound impact on state ideology, imperial government, the civil service examination system, domestic life, and social relations over the course of twenty-six centuries.

Author/Creator:

Gardner, Daniel K., 1950- , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Confucianism: a very short introduction [by Gardner, D.K.]

Related Series:

Very short introductions

Subjects:

Confucianism

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 13, 2014).

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).

Call Numbers:

BL1853 .G37 2014eb

ISBNs:

9780190236809 (ebook)
9780195398915 (print) [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

881417098

Other Control Numbers:

[Unknown Type]: EDZ0000862632