"In Kraus's hands, the study of calligraphy becomes a metaphor for a much wider topic--the persistence of traditionalism in modern China. That traditionalism is obvious to anyone who has even a superficial knowledge of modern China; but it is vague and so diffuse that it is difficult to gain a satisfying intellectual comprehension of it. By focusing on a small aspect of that traditionalism--but an aspect with deep metaphoorical resonance--the author helps us to gain a more focused understanding of Chinese cultural life."- ...
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"In Kraus's hands, the study of calligraphy becomes a metaphor for a much wider topic--the persistence of traditionalism in modern China. That traditionalism is obvious to anyone who has even a superficial knowledge of modern China; but it is vague and so diffuse that it is difficult to gain a satisfying intellectual comprehension of it. By focusing on a small aspect of that traditionalism--but an aspect with deep metaphoorical resonance--the author helps us to gain a more focused understanding of Chinese cultural life."--Richard Madsen, author of "Morality and Power in a Chinese Village"
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Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo., 208pp. Beautiful First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear save a hint of bumping to heel but quite minor. Equally attractive unclipped, though unpriced, dust-jacket is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.
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