The Book of Lord Shang Apologetics of State Power in Early China |
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| Author:
| Shang, Yang |
| Series title: | Translations from the Asian Classics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-231-17989-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2019 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $28.00 |
Book Description:
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Compiled in China in the fourth-third centuries BCE, The Book of Lord Shang argues for a new powerful government to rule over society. In Yuri Pines's translation, Shang's intellectual boldness and surprisingly modern-looking ideas shine through, underscoring the text's vibrant contribution to global political thought.
Compiled in China in the fourth-third centuries BCE, The Book of Lord Shang argues for a new powerful government to rule over society. In Yuri Pines's translation, Shang's intellectual boldness and surprisingly modern-looking ideas shine through, underscoring the text's vibrant contribution to global political thought.