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Approaching China - by Michael J Walsh (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Approaching China - by Michael J Walsh (Paperback)

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  • China is one of the least understood and most underestimated places on earth, and one integral to events worldwide.
  • About the Author: Michael J. Walsh is a professor of religion and Asian studies at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
  • 255 Pages
  • History, Asia

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China is one of the least understood and most underestimated places on earth, and one integral to events worldwide. For those seeking to understand this complex, dynamic country, comprehensible entry points are much needed.

This book introduces the reader to China's past and present through nine distinct themes: territory (guo), city (cheng), temple (si), gods (shen), home (jia), texts (wen), body (shen), food (shi), and people (min). The text will be of interest to anyone looking to grasp China, its long political, religious, and cultural histories, and the complexities of how an imperial system transforms into a modern nation-state and a new form of empire in our contemporary world.



About the Author



Michael J. Walsh is a professor of religion and Asian studies at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. He is the author of two previous books.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .54 Inches (D)
Weight: .76 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 255
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Asia
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: China
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael J Walsh
Language: English
Street Date: September 11, 2026
TCIN: 1012305389
UPC: 9781476698571
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-5530
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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