Ideology of power and power of ideology in early China

Paul Rakita Goldin (Editor), Martin Kern (Editor), Yuri Pines (Editor)

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Abstract

"Ideology of Power and Power of Ideology in Early China explores ancient Chinese political thought during the centuries surrounding the formation of the empire in 221 BCE. The individual chapters examine the ideology and practices of legitimation, views of rulership, conceptualizations of ruler-minister relations, economic thought, and the bureaucratic administration of commoners. The contributors analyze the formation of power relations from various angles, ranging from artistic expression to religious ideas, political rhetoric, and administrative action. They demonstrate the interrelatedness of historiography and political ideology and show how the same text served both to strengthen the ruler's authority and moderate his excesses. Together, the chapters highlight the immense complexity of ancient Chinese political thought, and the deep tensions running within it. Contributors include Scott Cook, Joachim Gentz, Paul R. Goldin, Romain Graziani, Martin Kern, Liu Zehua, Luo Xinhui, Yuri Pines, Roel Sterckx, and Charles Sanft"--
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLeiden; Boston
Number of pages348
ISBN (Electronic)9004299297, 9004299335, 9789004299290, 9789004299337
StatePublished - 2015

Publication series

NameSinica Leidensia
PublisherBrill
Volumevolume 124

ULI publications

  • uli
  • China -- Politics and government -- 221 B.C.-960 A.D
  • China -- Politics and government -- To 221 B.C
  • Ideology -- Political aspects -- China -- History -- To 1500
  • Political culture -- China -- History -- To 1500
  • Political science -- China -- History -- To 1500
  • Power (Social sciences) -- China -- History -- To 1500

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