Ting Zhang Boeken

This book is mainly divided into three parts, namely introduction to the history of Chinese thought, classic Chinese thoughts, Chinese and foreign scholars’ English comments on Chinese ideology and culture. In the layout of topics like early classics, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, the book presents the classics of each school in chapters and comes with English comments related to each school of thought. The book tries to build the historic connections between Chinese ancient classics and contemporary space and time, improve readers’ perception of the contemporary value of Chinese classical culture, which will be a great reference book for students, teachers, researchers and anyone who wants to learn about Chinese culture.

The book explores the accessibility of legal knowledge in Qing dynasty China, revealing that legal texts were commercially published and widely available, challenging previous notions of an insular legal system. Publishers played a crucial role in disseminating the dynastic code and legal commentaries, which enhanced the influence of case precedents. This shift fostered a new legal culture characterized by increased public awareness, the emergence of nonofficial legal experts, and a significant rise in litigation, transforming laws into a shared resource rather than elite knowledge.