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Daoism in History
Essays in Honour of Liu Ts'un-yan
Overview
Over the last decade there has been a marked increase in the study of Daoism especially in Japan, China and the West, with a new generation of scholars broadening our understanding of the religion. Including contributions from the foremost scholars in the field, Daoism in History presents new and important research.
Honouring a Pioneer
These essays honour one of the pioneers of Daoist studies, Emeritus Professor Liu Ts''un-yan. His major essay ''Was Celestial Master Zhang a Historical Figure?'' addresses one of the pivotal questions in the entire history of Daoism and is included here as the final essay. In addition, a Chinese character glossary, bibliography and index conclude the book.
Series Introduction
The first in an exciting new series, this book presents brand new thinking on Daoism - a field now recognized as one of the most vital areas of research in Chinese history and the history of religions.
