The Souls of China
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Krátky popis
'Masterfully opens up a little explored realm: how the quest for
religion and spirituality drives hundreds of millions of Chinese'
Pankaj Mishra'A fascinating odyssey ... a nuanced group portrait of
Chinese citizens striving for non-material answers in an era of
frenetic materialism' Julia Lovell, Guardian 'The reappearance and
flourishing of religion is perhaps the most surprising aspect of
the dramatic changes in China in recent decades...this is a
beautiful, moving and insightful book' Michael Szonyi In no society
on Earth was there such a ferocious attempt to eradicate all trace
of religion as in modern China. But now, following a century of
violent antireligious campaigns, China is awash with new temples,
churches, and mosques - as well as cults, sects, and politicians
trying to harness religion for their own ends. Driving this
explosion of faith is uncertainty - over what it means to be
Chinese, and how to live an ethical life in a country that
discarded traditional morality and is still searching for new
guideposts. The Souls of China is the result of some fifteen years
of studying and travelling around China. The message of Ian
Johnson's extraordinary book is that China is now experiencing a
'Great Awakening' on a vast scale. Everywhere long-suppressed
religions are rebuilding, often in new forms, and reshaping the
values and behaviours of entire communities. Ian Johnson is as
happy explaining the wonders of the lunar calendar as talking to
the yinyang man who ensures proper burials. He visits meditation
masters and the charismatic head of a Chengdu church. The result is
a rich and funny work that challenges conventional wisdom about
China. Xi Jinping, China's current leader, has put a return to
morality and Chinese tradition at the heart of his ideas for his
country - but, Johnson asks, at what point will the rapid spread of
belief form an unmanageable challenge to the Party's monopoly on
power?
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Penguin ,
Ian Johnson
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Penguin,
Ian Johnson
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Slovart
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