Chinese Almanacs

Name: Chinese Almanacs
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ISBN: 9780195852882

ISBN-10: 0195852885

ISBN-13: 9780195852882

Edition: 1992

Authors: Richard J. Smith

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Despite efforts by Chinese governments to suppress their popularity, and the influence of Western ideas and science, almanacs have been one of the most widely distributed and read publications in Chinese societies all over the world. Perhaps no other single class of artifacts reflects more clearly the essence of inherited culture and its evolution in China in late imperial and modern times. Beautifully illustrated with block-prints and full-color covers, Chinese almanacs provide a unique insight into the structure, beliefs, hopes, and concerns of Chinese societies around the world. This perceptive introduction traces the almanacs' links with traditional calendars, astrology, and divination,…

Book details

List price: $22.00
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/18/1993
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 104
Size: 5.38" wide x 7.94" long x 0.41" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English

Bruno Clerckx is Assistant Professor (Lecturer) at Imperial College London. He held research or visiting positions at Universitï¿½ catholique de Louvain, Stanford University, EURECOM and Samsung Electronics. His research interests cover wireless communications. He is the author of books, numerous scientific papers, standard contributions (3GPPLTE/LTE-A and IEEE802.16m) and patents.



Preface


Acknowledgements



The Relationship between Calendars and Almanacs



Qing Dynasty Almanacs



Chinese Almanacs and Mainland Politics



Almanacs in Present-day Hong Kong and Taiwan



Conclusion


Glossary


Selected Bibliography