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This book affords a macro-level study of the evolution of Chinese culture by examining the harmonious interplay between humans and Nature, humans and society, and humans and the self, while exploring its profound implications for modern civilisation and cross-cultural dialogue.
Investigating the intricate relationship between these elements through the lens of cultural ecology, the book analyses how China's cultural development is both fostered and constrained by its geographical environment, economic foundation, social structure, and political system. Providing a historical overview of the evolution of Chinese culture, the book reveals its vitality and distinctive features, such as a harmonious nature, diverse convergence, and continuous growth. By comparing ancient and modern civilisations, it convincingly demonstrates how "Chinese wisdom" contributes substantially to the sustainable development of human civilisation and facilitates fruitful cross-cultural dialogue between different cultures and civilisations.
This book will doubtless appeal to academics, researchers, and students of China studies, cultural history, and comparative cultural studies, as well as to readers interested in Chinese culture and cross-cultural communication.
Contents
Prologue
Introduction: Culture Generation: From Ease to Self-Consciousness
1 Keywords
2 Cultural Eco-Environment: Basis of Culture Generation
3 Geography and Humanity
4 Continents and Oceans
5 Farming and Nomadism
6 Progression from Lordship Economy to Landlordship Economy
7 Development Level of China's Farming Civilisation
8 Patriarchal Clan System as a Tradition
9 Imperial Culture: Revering Emperors versus Cherishing People
10 Traits of Chinese Culture and Its Influence on the World
11 Periodisation in Chinese Cultural History
12 Concluding Remarks: Prospect for Chinese Culture
Epilogue to the Chinese Edition
