Propriety in China
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- General readers seeking a systematic understanding of the context and spiritual core of Chinese li culture
- Those engaged in international exchange and cultural communication who need to explain Chinese values
- Learners interested in the cultural roots behind Chinese people's behavior and family ethics
- University students in the humanities and social sciences, as supplementary reading for traditional culture courses
Not a good fit for
- Researchers expecting rigorously sourced academic monographs with detailed annotations
- Readers seeking only specific ritual procedures or a practical guide
- Readers uninterested in traditional culture topics who prefer purely literary narratives
Reading tips
- Begin with the formation of li culture and the core of 'respect' and 'sincerity' to establish the book's conceptual anchor.
- Read in the order of self-cultivation, family ethics, national construction, and diplomatic philosophy to appreciate the progression from inner to outer.
- After each chapter, write a comparison note linking the content to everyday etiquette phenomena to deepen understanding.
- Slow down for the sections on diplomacy and 'harmony,' noting how traditional concepts connect with modern practice.
About the publisher
Foreign Languages Press, founded in 1952, focuses on publishing works by Chinese leaders, Party and government documents, and government white papers in multiple languages, while also covering literature, social culture, and finance. Representative titles include Stray Birds and The Crescent Moon, Xi Jinping's speeches at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and at the BRICS Xiamen Summit, Understanding China's Poverty Alleviation, Open China: New Patterns in the New Era, and Factory Girls. Its author resources include Rabindranath Tagore, Zheng Zhenduo, Xi Jinping, Ding Yan, and Zheng Yongnian. The press is characterized by translating Chinese political documents and cultural classics for overseas readers in multiple languages, alongside introducing and exporting literary and academic works. Its catalog centers on inspirational growth, politics, social culture, finance, and literature. Public information is limited; this profile emphasizes the publishing directions reflected in the available catalog.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 读懂中国丛书
- 总序
- 总序二
- 序言
- 第一章 礼仪之邦
- 一、礼乐人间
- 二、儒家思想中的礼
- 三、万物恒常有序
- 四、敬字为先，诚信为本
- 五、天人合一，生生不息
- 第二章 修身为本——中国人的自我修养
- 一、兼济天下，修身为本
- 二、风度翩翩，举止有度
- 三、谈吐文雅，言之有礼
- 四、华夏衣冠，锦绣华章
- 五、慎独与自律
- 六、己所不欲，勿施于人
- 第三章 齐家——中国人的家庭生活
- 一、家礼传承
- 二、家和万事兴
- 三、百善孝为先
- 四、长幼有序
- 五、生命之重，以礼贯之
- 第四章 治国——中国人的国家情怀
- 一、天下兴亡，匹夫有责
- 二、生态伦理，礼法自然
- 三、社区善治
- 四、文明建设
- 第五章 平天下——中国礼待四方
- 一、从“和合共生”到“人类命运共同体”
- 二、从“以和为贵”到“和平共处五项原则”
- 三、积极发展全球伙伴关系
- 四、大道之行，始于足下
- 五、互利共赢的“一带一路”倡议
- 六、全球治理的中国方案
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About the author
Li Zhaoxing is an author about whom limited public information is available; what can be confirmed is chiefly his identity as a writer in the field of culture. Two of his works are held in the collection, namely Li in China and Li in China (English edition), both focused on cultural themes and centered on the subject of li (rites and propriety). Judging from the titles, the author attends to traditional Chinese ritual culture and presents it in both Chinese and English editions, indicating an approach aimed at introducing Chinese ritual culture to readers of different languages. Little public information is available about his writing style and influence for further comment; readers may consult these two works to understand how he handles the subject and what characterizes his expression.
Wang Jingyun is a Chinese author whose works are commonly classified under culture. Public information is limited: no clear records of her life, educational background, or dates of birth and death are available, and the confirmable information comes mainly from her works. Two of her works are included in the collection, namely Li Zai Zhongguo (Rites in China) and its English edition, both of which focus on the theme of li, or rites, and introduce related cultural content to Chinese- and English-language readers. Judging from their subject matter, Wang Jingyun's writing centers on ritual institutions, etiquette, and customs in traditional Chinese culture, falling into the category of cultural popularization and knowledge introduction, with plain explanatory language that emphasizes the organization and presentation of concepts. Because the available materials concern only these works, it is not yet possible to judge the overall features of her writing style or its broader influence; readers may learn more about her areas of interest through the contents of the two books.
