Paradigm Shifts in Early and Modern Chinese Religion - A History

From the fifth century BC to the present and dealing with Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and popular religion, this book explores the four periods of paradigm shift in the intertwined histories of Chinese religion, politics, and culture. It serves as the introduction to the eight-volume Early and Modern Chinese Religion.

About the author

John Lagerwey, PhD (1975), Harvard University, in early Chinese literature, is professor of Chinese studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has published widely on Daoist ritual and local religion and organized major projects in the ethnography and history of Chinese religion and society.

Product details

• Authors: John Lagerwey
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.10.2018
• EAN: 9789004385764
• ISBN: 978-90-04-38576-4
• No. of pages: 306
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Series: Handbook of Oriental Studies.
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions