Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols Wolfram Eberhard

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols By Wolfram Eberhard

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols by Wolfram Eberhard


$231.09
Condition - New
Only 2 left

Summary

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.

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols Summary

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought by Wolfram Eberhard

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

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols Reviews

`A readable, authoritative and affordable work.' - Malcolm Taggart, Reference Reviews

About Wolfram Eberhard

Wolfram Eberhard is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkley.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Symbolic Language of the Chinese, Dictionary of Chinese Symbols, Bibliography

Additional information

NPB9781138138179
9781138138179
1138138177
Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought by Wolfram Eberhard
New
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2015-12-17
336
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

Customer Reviews - Dictionary of Chinese Symbols