Sanctioned Violence in Early China

Name: Sanctioned Violence in Early China
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ISBN: 9780791400777

ISBN-10: 0791400778

ISBN-13: 9780791400777

Edition: 1990

Authors: Mark Edward Lewis

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Reinterprets the transformation of China (in the fifth to third centuries B.C.) from a league of city states to a unified, autocratic state by examining the changing forms of permitted violence in warfare, hunting, sacrifice, punishment, and vengeance. Also describes the new pattern of violence and its place in the myths and theories that rationalized political authority, social organization, and the values of the ruling elite. Paper edition (unseen), $21.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book details

List price: $33.95
Copyright year: 1990
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Publication date: 8/15/1989
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 382
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.254
Language: English

Mark Edward Lewis is Kwoh-Ting Li Professor in Chinese Culture at Stanford University.



Preface


Introduction


The Social Uses of Violence


Sanctioned Violence and the Warring States Transition



The Warrior Aristocracy


Warfare and Sacrifice


The Segmentary Aristocracy


Warfare and Honor


Blood Covenants


Conclusion



The Warring State


Warfare and the Warring State


Oaths and Sacrifice


Vengeance and Collective Punishments


Conclusion



The Art of Command


The Commander and Texts


The Commander and the Army


The Commander and Battle


The Commander and the Ruler


Conclusion



Cosmic Violence


The Calendar of Violence


Cosmic Kickball


Imperial Hunts and Animal Combats


Feats of Strength and sorcery


Conclusion



The Social History of Violence


The Myths of the Sage-Kings


The Yellow Emperor and his Adversaries


The Myths and the New Year Festivals


The Violence of Beasts and Men


Myths of Sacrifice and Heaven's Mandate


Conclusion



The Natural Philosophy of Violence


Qi in Man and Nature


Qi and Violence


The Sage Commander


The Socialization of Qi


Conclusion


Conclusion


Notes


Works Cited


Index