Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought (Routledge Dictionaries)
Wolfram Eberhard
ISBN 10: 0415002281 ISBN 13: 9780415002288
Published by Routledge, 1986
Used
Paperback
From
Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 14 August 2001
This specific item is no longer available.
About this Item
Description:
Seller Inventory # mon0003580225
Synopsis:
This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely.
`An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post
About the Author:
Wolfram Eberhard is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkley.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Bibliographic Details
Title: Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good