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Guanzi: Political, Economic, and Philosophical Essays from Early China

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Guanzi: Political, Economic, and Philosophical Essays from Early China
Authors and Contributors      Edited and translated by W. Allyn Rickett
SeriesPrinceton Library of Asian Translations
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:592
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 156
Category/GenreLiterary essays
Literary studies - classical, early and medieval
Non-western philosophy
Economic theory and philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780691218984
ClassificationsDewey:895.142
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 1 table 1 line illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 31 August 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

Named for the famous Chinese minister of state, Guan Zhong (d. 645 B.C.), the Guanzi is one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese writings still in existence. With this volume, W. Allyn Rickett completes the first full translation of the Guanzi into English. This represents a truly monumental effort, as the Guanzi is a long and notoriously

Author Biography

W. Allyn Rickett is Professor Emeritus of Chinese Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. The first volume of his translation of the Guanzi was published by Princeton in 1985.