Is Confucianism a religion? If so; why do most Chinese think it isn't? From ancient Confucian temples; to nineteenth-century archives; to the testimony of people interviewed by the author throughout China over a period of more than a decade; this book traces the birth and growth of the idea of Confucianism as a world religion. The book begins at Oxford; in the late nineteenth century; when Friedrich Max Müller and James Legge classified Confucianism as a world religion in the new discourse of "world religions" and the emerging discipline of comparative religion. Anna Sun shows how that decisive moment continues to influence the understanding of Confucianism in the contemporary world; not only in the West but also in China; where the politics of Confucianism has become important to the present regime in a time of transition. Contested histories of Confucianism are vital signs of social and political change. Sun also examines the revival of Confucianism in contemporary China and the social significance of the ritual practice of Confucian temples. While the Chinese government turns to Confucianism to justify its political agenda; Confucian activists have started a movement to turn Confucianism into a religion. Confucianism as a world religion might have begun as a scholarly construction; but are we witnessing its transformation into a social and political reality? With historical analysis; extensive research; and thoughtful reflection; Confucianism as a World Religion will engage all those interested in religion and global politics at the beginning of the Chinese century.
#53557 in Books Thomas J Sugrue 2014-04-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.51 x 1.16 x 5.77l; .0 #File Name: 0691162557432 pagesThe Origins of the Urban Crisis Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit Princeton Classics
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great information; but...By Jerry LoseeIt often seemed repetitive and disorganized. If it were not for these minor shortcomings; it would deserve five stars. As stated; the information is terrific; especially for a lifelong Michigander such as myself. It reveals the underlying and fundamental issues that have plagued Detroit for nearly a century. Sugrue does so through the corporate; economic; societal; racial; organizational; religious; and governmental roles. All of his facts and statistics are cited extensively. In short; if you are interested in such topics; The Origins of Urban Crisis is for you!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy Jared B SmithI really enjoyed this book. It opened my eyes to how little I know about some of the details of American history. The content of the book is especially relevant after the surprise Trump victory in the recent election. If you are interested understanding how American cities developed after world war 2; this is a must read!I only gave the book four stars because it feels scattered at times in the way it moved through history and across topics.As noted by other reviewers; sometimes the book is heavy on fact and light on a higher level organizations. A theme of the book is that the story is in the details. Yet the details are hard to make sense of without a little more overarching structure or narrative.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must read for those interetsted in labor history; post war history; and race relations in the USBy Historian_ClayI dont agree with Sugrue's politics but i like his books.This is a fantastic read and it is well researched. It is a must read for those interested in civil rights; labor history; and post-war history.You dont have to agree with all of his politics but his conclusions for the most part are spot on.Fantastic read on labor migration.One of the good ones.
