The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao
Autor Ian Johnsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 24 ian 2018
'A fascinating odyssey ... a nuanced group portrait of Chinese citizens striving for non-material answers in an era of frenetic materialism' Julia Lovell,Guardian
'The reappearance and flourishing of religion is perhaps the most surprising aspect of the dramatic changes in China in recent decades...this is a beautiful, moving and insightful book' Michael Szonyi
In no society on Earth was there such a ferocious attempt to eradicate all trace of religion as in modern China. But now, following a century of violent antireligious campaigns, China is awash with new temples, churches, and mosques - as well as cults, sects, and politicians trying to harness religion for their own ends. Driving this explosion of faith is uncertainty - over what it means to be Chinese, and how to live an ethical life in a country that discarded traditional morality and is still searching for new guideposts.
The Souls of Chinais the result of some fifteen years of studying and travelling around China. The message of Ian Johnson's extraordinary book is that China is now experiencing a 'Great Awakening' on a vast scale. Everywhere long-suppressed religions are rebuilding, often in new forms, and reshaping the values and behaviours of entire communities.
Ian Johnson is as happy explaining the wonders of the lunar calendar as talking to theyinyangman who ensures proper burials. He visits meditation masters and the charismatic head of a Chengdu church. The result is a rich and funny work that challenges conventional wisdom about China. Xi Jinping, China's current leader, has put a return to morality and Chinese tradition at the heart of his ideas for his country - but, Johnson asks, at what point will the rapid spread of belief form an unmanageable challenge to the Party's monopoly on power?
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780141986081
ISBN-10: 0141986085
Pagini: 480
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.33 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Colecția Penguin
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0141986085
Pagini: 480
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.33 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Colecția Penguin
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Notă biografică
Ian
Johnson
is
a
Pulitzer
Prize
winning
correspondent
forThe
New
York
TimesandThe
New
York
Review
of
Books.
He
has
spent
about
half
of
the
past
thirty
years
in
China,
first
as
a
student
and
then
as
a
correspondent.
He
is
also
an
advising
editor
forThe
Journal
of
Asian
Studiesand
teaches
on
religion
in
China.
He
is
the
author
of
two
other
books
that
also
focus
on
the
intersection
of
politics
and
religion:WildGrass:
Three
Stories
of
Change
in
China,
andA
Mosque
in
Munich:
Nazis,
the
CIA,
and
the
Rise
of
the
Muslim
Brotherhood
in
the
West.
He
splits
his
time
between
Beijing
and
Berlin.
Recenzii
Ian
Johnson
has
long
been
a
resourceful
and
bracing
guide
to
the
biggest
national
transformation
of
modern
history.
InThe
Souls
of
Chinahe
masterfully
opens
up
a
little
explored
realm:
how
the
quest
for
religion
and
spirituality
drives
hundreds
of
millions
of
Chinese
Johnson succeeds in having produced a nuanced group portrait of Chinese citizens striving for non-material answers in an era of frenetic materialism.
Extraordinarily rich and intimate... This vividly written, deeply researched book will be the primary work about religious faith in China for years to come.
This entrancing and engaging book challenges the modern assumption that religion is a thing of the past
Ian Johnsonbreaks new ground with a brilliant approach,mixing theoretical explorations with real life vignettes from a convincing insider-outsider-combined perspective, making them commenting each other, illuminating in the same way as through the traditional Chinese criticism paradigm of 'I commentate the six classics which commentate me.'The Souls of Chinais a must read for an understanding of China
The great Chinese writer Lu Xun once wrote that when many men pass along the same way, a new road is made.TheSouls of Chinashows us how the Chinese people, some with heroic steps and others with hesitant ones, are making a new road for Chinese religion in the twenty-first century.The reappearance and flourishing of religion is perhaps the most surprising aspect of the dramatic changes in China in recent decades.With great sensitivity Ian Johnson guides us on a tour of the rituals, festivals, and above all some of the remarkable characters who make up this new Chinese religious world.This is a beautiful, moving and insightful book
The Souls of Chinais a rich, informative, and timely book, which explores a major aspect of Chinese life. Ian Johnson carries erudition lightly and describes the people and events with deep insights and personal involvement. Section by section, the writing shows long-term dedication and meticulous research. At heart this is also a personal book, full of feelings and exuberance. It's a tremendous accomplishment
His tripartite masterpieceWild Grassand his newest book,The Souls of China, are the most remarkable works to come from a western author in the past two decades.
Through interviews conducted with a wide variety of practitioners, Johnson paints a vivid picture of the diversity of Chinese religious life....He provides a fascinating account of how traditional activities recovered after enduring severe repression during China's Cultural Revolution (1966-76). An excellent work that is highly recommended for readers interested in Chinese culture or religion
Johnson succeeds in having produced a nuanced group portrait of Chinese citizens striving for non-material answers in an era of frenetic materialism.
Extraordinarily rich and intimate... This vividly written, deeply researched book will be the primary work about religious faith in China for years to come.
This entrancing and engaging book challenges the modern assumption that religion is a thing of the past
Ian Johnsonbreaks new ground with a brilliant approach,mixing theoretical explorations with real life vignettes from a convincing insider-outsider-combined perspective, making them commenting each other, illuminating in the same way as through the traditional Chinese criticism paradigm of 'I commentate the six classics which commentate me.'The Souls of Chinais a must read for an understanding of China
The great Chinese writer Lu Xun once wrote that when many men pass along the same way, a new road is made.TheSouls of Chinashows us how the Chinese people, some with heroic steps and others with hesitant ones, are making a new road for Chinese religion in the twenty-first century.The reappearance and flourishing of religion is perhaps the most surprising aspect of the dramatic changes in China in recent decades.With great sensitivity Ian Johnson guides us on a tour of the rituals, festivals, and above all some of the remarkable characters who make up this new Chinese religious world.This is a beautiful, moving and insightful book
The Souls of Chinais a rich, informative, and timely book, which explores a major aspect of Chinese life. Ian Johnson carries erudition lightly and describes the people and events with deep insights and personal involvement. Section by section, the writing shows long-term dedication and meticulous research. At heart this is also a personal book, full of feelings and exuberance. It's a tremendous accomplishment
His tripartite masterpieceWild Grassand his newest book,The Souls of China, are the most remarkable works to come from a western author in the past two decades.
Through interviews conducted with a wide variety of practitioners, Johnson paints a vivid picture of the diversity of Chinese religious life....He provides a fascinating account of how traditional activities recovered after enduring severe repression during China's Cultural Revolution (1966-76). An excellent work that is highly recommended for readers interested in Chinese culture or religion