{"product_id":"daoism-in-history-benjamin-penny-9780415599290","title":"Daoism in History: Essays in Honour of Liu Ts'un-yan","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver the last decade there has been a marked increase in the study of Daoism especially in Japan, China and the West, with a new generation of scholars broadening our understanding of the religion. Including contributions from the foremost scholars in the field, \u003cem\u003eDaoism in History\u003c\/em\u003e presents new and important research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese essays honour one of the pioneers of Daoist studies, Emeritus Professor Liu Ts'un-yan. His major essay 'Was Celestial Master Zhang a Historical Figure?' addresses one of the pivotal questions in the entire history of Daoism and is included here as the final essay. In addition, a Chinese character glossary, bibliography and index conclude the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in an exciting new series, this book presents brand new thinking on Daoism - a field now recognized as one of the most vital areas of research in Chinese history and the history of religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Penny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415599296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415599290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/12\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.65d","brand":"Benjamin Penny","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44890580189439,"sku":"9780415599290","price":62.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_08f045e1-bc64-4514-995a-1c811ac55212.jpg?v=1709739441","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/daoism-in-history-benjamin-penny-9780415599290","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}