The Book of Lord Shang: Apologetics of State Power in Early China
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- Condition
- EAN
- 9780231179898
- UPC
- 9780231179898
- ISBN
- 9780231179898
- MPN
- N/A
- Book Title
- The Book of Lord Shang: Apologetics of State Power
- Subject Area
- Political Science, Philosophy, History
- Publication Name
- Book of Lord Shang : Apologetics of State Power in Early China
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Item Length
- 0.9 in
- Subject
- Military / Strategy, Eastern, Asia / China, World / Asian
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Series
- Translations from the Asian Classics Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Item Weight
- 18.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 0.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 360 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231179898
ISBN-13
9780231179898
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27038251959
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Book of Lord Shang : Apologetics of State Power in Early China
Subject
Military / Strategy, Eastern, Asia / China, World / Asian
Publication Year
2019
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Philosophy, History
Series
Translations from the Asian Classics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
18.8 Oz
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Width
0.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2018-041819
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
No one in the world is more qualified than Yuri Pines to present this new translation of the infamous The Book of Lord Shang, which has both fascinated and repelled readers throughout Chinese history. Accompanied by a superbly informed study of Lord Shang's place in his political context and the reliability of the text attributed to him, this is sure to be the standard translation for decades to come., The Book of Lord Shang is one of the most important texts of political theory in the classical Chinese tradition. Pines does an outstanding job of translating the work in its entirety. He also provides an invaluable introduction to the text, the historical context within which it was written, and the nature of the political theory found therein. A wonderful work that will help this text achieve the prominence that it deserves., A magisterial study and translation, this new edition of The Book of Lord Shang provides, finally, full access to one of the foundational texts of ancient Chinese political thought. Pines, the leading Western authority in the field, sets the standard of excellence for exploring the intellectual origins of the Chinese imperial state--and even the relevance of Lord Shang's ideas to China's political debates today., No one in the world is more qualified than Yuri Pines to present this new translation of the infamous The Book of Lord Shang , which has both fascinated and repelled readers throughout Chinese history. Accompanied by a superbly informed study of Lord Shang's place in his political context and the reliability of the text attributed to him, this is sure to be the standard translation for decades to come., This thorough study and complete translation of The Book of Lord Shang is a major achievement. It will open many avenues for research into early political thought, a long neglected core topic of early Chinese philosophy., Pines has rescued an important political and philosophical text from unjustified neglect. His fascinating introduction locates the work within its historical context and intellectual tradition most admirably. Lord Shang's policy recommendations are as bold and uncompromising--even shocking--to readers today as they were to its original audience. A lucid and highly recommended translation.
Dewey Decimal
181/.115
Table Of Content
Preface to the Abridged Edition Acknowledgments Map of the Warring States World Around 350 BCE Part I Introduction 1. Shang Yang and His Times 2. The Text: History, Dating, Style 3. The Ideology of the Total State 4. The Text's Reception and Impact Part II: The Book of Lord Shang Notes on Translation 1. Revising the Laws 2. Orders to Cultivate Wastelands 3. Agriculture and Warfare 4. Eliminating the Strong with 20. Weakening the People and 5. Explaining the People 6. Calculating the Land 7. Opening the Blocked 8. Speaking of the One 9. Implementing Laws 10. Methods of War 11. Establishing the Roots 12. Military Defense 13. Making Orders Strict 14. Cultivation of Authority 15. Attracting the People 16. Essentials of Punishments 17. Rewards and Punishments 18. Charting the Policies 19. Within the Borders 20. See chapter 4 21. Protecting from Robbers 22. External and Internal 23. Ruler and Ministers 24. Interdicting and Encouraging 25. Attention to Law 26. Fixing Divisions Fragment of "Six Laws" Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Compiled in China in the fourth-third centuries BCE, The Book of Lord Shang argues for a new powerful government to rule over society and turn every man into a diligent tiller and valiant soldier. Creating a "rich state and a strong army" will be the first step toward unification of "All-under-Heaven." These ideas served the state of Qin that eventually created the first imperial polity on Chinese soil. In Yuri Pines's translation, The Book of Lord Shang's intellectual boldness and surprisingly modern-looking ideas shine through, underscoring the text's vibrant contribution to global political thought. The Book of Lord Shang is attributed to the statesman and theorist Shang Yang and his followers. It epitomizes the ideology of China's so-called Legalist School of thought. In the ninety years since the work's previous translation, major breakthroughs in studies of the book's dating and context have recast our understanding of its messages. Pines applies these advances to a whole new reading of the text's content and function in the sociopolitical life of its times and subsequent centuries. This abridged and revised edition of Pines's annotated translation is ideal for newcomers to the book while also guiding early Chinese scholars and comparatists. It highlights the text's practical success and its influence on political thought and political practice in traditional and modern China., 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.
LC Classification Number
B128.S472E6 2019
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- l***l (1537)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat Seller! Excellent communication! Paperback was well-packed. Shipment via USPS went flawlessly.
- p***s (2485)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseGreat item at a great price: Seller prepped, packed and shipped expertly and with lightning speed! Item arrived exactly as described; AN OVERALL EXCELLENT TRANSACTION! Thanks Seller!!!!BERLIN TP BOOK 03 CITY OF LIGHT (MR) by Lutes, Jason (#156333981582)