The Shape of the Turtle: Myth, Art and Cosmos in Early China (Suny Series in Chinese Philosophy & Culture)
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| Management number | 232036385 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$284.40 | Model Number | 232036385 | ||
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Many Chinese philosophic concepts derive from an ancient cosmology. This work is the first reconstructions of the mythic thought of the Shang Dynasty (ca. 1700- 1100 B.C.) which laid the foundation for later Chinese patterns of thought. Allan regards the myth, cosmology, divination, sacrificial ritual, and art of the Shang as different manifestations of a common religious system and each is examined in turn, building up a coherent and consistent picture. Although primarily concerned with the Shang, this work also describes the manner in which Shang thought was transformed in the later textual tradition. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0791404595 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0791404591 |
| Edition | 0 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | State Univ of New York Pr |
| Dimensions | 6.75 x 1 x 9.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Print length | 248 pages |
| Publication date | March 21, 1991 |
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