Description
| Product ID: | 9780415002288 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Routledge Dictionaries |
| Title: | Dictionary of Chinese Symbols |
| Subtitle: | Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought |
| Authors: | Author: Wolfram Eberhard |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Language: reference and general, Language: reference & general, Language teaching and learning, Literature: history and criticism, Regional / International studies, Development studies, Society and Social Sciences, Society and culture: general, Politics and government, Economics of industrial organization, Energy industries and utilities, Energy, Human geography, Climate change, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Energy technology and engineering, Nuclear power and engineering, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Literature: history & criticism, Regional studies, Development studies, Society & social sciences, Society & culture: general, Politics & government, Economics of industrial organisation, Energy industries & utilities, Energy, Human geography, Climate change, Urban & municipal planning, Energy technology & engineering, Nuclear power & engineering, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Environmental science, engineering & technology, Asia |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A guide describing more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature, customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. 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 |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 1988-04-14 |
