The Chinese Renaissance: The Haskell Lectures 1933 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432554484)

The Chinese Renaissance: The Haskell Lectures 1933 is a book written by the renowned Chinese scholar, Hu Shih. The book is a collection of lectures that Hu delivered at the University of Chicago in 1933 as part of the Haskell Oriental Institute's annual lecture series. In this book, Hu Shih examines the historical and cultural developments of China from the early 20th century to the present day. He argues that the Chinese Renaissance, which began in the early 20th century, was a period of great intellectual and cultural awakening in China. This period saw the rise of new ideas and movements, such as the May Fourth Movement, which sought to modernize and reform Chinese society.Hu Shih also discusses the role of language and literature in the Chinese Renaissance. He argues that the Chinese language and literature were key to the renaissance, as they allowed for the expression and dissemination of new ideas and perspectives. Throughout the book, Hu Shih provides a detailed analysis of the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped the Chinese Renaissance. He also reflects on the challenges and opportunities that the renaissance presented for China and its people.Overall, The Chinese Renaissance: The Haskell Lectures 1933 is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important periods in Chinese history. Hu Shih's insights and observations provide valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual developments that have shaped modern China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Shih Hu
ISBN-10: 1432554484
ISBN-13: 9781432554484
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d