Chinese Civilization in Vistas of World Civilization

This book provides an introduction to Chinese civilization, covering its emergence, historical evolution, knowledge pedigree, value pedigree, national governance system, self-organization, and relationship with world civilization. It aims to dispel prejudices and misunderstandings about China in the Western world and promote a deeper understanding of its culture and history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

This book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to Chinese civilization, making it accessible to readers in the Western world. In the first chapter, the emergence, historical evolution, and distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization are explored. The second chapter delves into the knowledge pedigree of Chinese civilization, highlighting its human-centered and historical and social practices. The third chapter explores the value pedigree of Chinese civilization, emphasizing ethics and responsibility as its core values. The fourth chapter examines the national governance system of Chinese civilization, focusing on the selection and appointment of talents. The fifth chapter explores China's self-organization of mutual assistance and mutual benefit, while the final chapter discusses the relationship between Chinese civilization and world civilization in the modern era.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, China's economic aggregate and political influence have been on the rise. However, for a considerable period, the Western world has held biased and misunderstandings about China, largely due to a lack of knowledge about its history and current situation. It is the hope of the author that readers will gain a deeper understanding of China through the pages of this book and ultimately alter their perspectives on the country.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 160 x 235 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433185267
Edition number: New ed