Patterns of Disengagement by Alan J Berkowitz
While the customary path to achievement in traditional China was through service to the state, from the earliest times certain individuals had been acclaimed for repudiating an official career. This book traces the formulation and portrayal of the practice of reclusion in China to the sixth century, by which time reclusion had taken on its enduring character.
"[A] wonderfully erudite and meticulously researched new volume"—Journal of the American Oriental Society "Berkowitz's deep commitment to this fascinating topic is demonstrated by his many excursions to hermitage sites mentioned in his texts and by his comprehensive scholarship. Patterns of Disengagement makes a substantial contribution to the field, and will undoubtedly long remain the definitive treatment of reclusion in early medieval China."—Journal of the American Oriental Society "The book's inclusion of so many Chinese characters in the character list and in the large number of bibliographical entries makes it exceptional."—American Historical Review "This book is a scholarly joy. . . . [Berkowitz's] writing is clear and felicitous. Anyone with an interest in the subject can take pleasure in it and find an occasional flower."—American Journal of Chinese Studies "Students of early and early- medieval China and the Chinese tradition in general should all look upon this work as both an insightful and informative reference and a model of outstanding scholarship."—Chinese Literature: Essays, Articles, Reviews "Anyone interested in the politics, society, and culture of early medieval China, and more specifically in the tension, experienced by countless generations of Chinese literati, between government service and private pursuits, will benefit greatly from Pattners of Disengagement.—Journal of Chinese Religions "...Berkowitz has provided us with an engaging study of an important and complex cultural topos, one that will be consulted with profit for years to come."—China Review International
Alan J. Berkowitz is Associate Professor of Chinese at Swarthmore College.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780804736039 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804736030 |
| Title | Patterns of Disengagement |
| Author | Alan J Berkowitz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Year published | 2000-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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