Big Tradition and Chinese Mythological Studies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

This book focuses on reinterpreting mythical China from the perspective of the cultural theory of big tradition. It is divided into two parts: the first explains the theoretical development and features of the Chinese version of big tradition, identifying the differences between the Eastern and Western cultural traditions (big tradition and great tradition). The second part then reinterprets the core values and mythical ideas of Chinese civilization and traditional culture from the perspective of big tradition. Moving beyond the small tradition of text centrism and using new methods and materials, the book reveals the original meaning and the cultural coding function of big tradition during the preliterate period. Drawing on integrated evidence from literature handed down from ancient times, oral and intangible cultural heritage, tangible culture, cross-cultures, image culture and unearthed documents, the book interprets Chinese cultural traditions and spiritual values from local, archaeological, experiential and survival perspectives, to help readers better understand the mythical codes and genes of early Chinese culture.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	August 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Jiansheng Hu
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	254
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-981-15-4633-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General
LSN:	981-15-4633-9
Barcode:	9789811546334

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