Art, Myth, and Ritual: The Path to Political Authority in

Art, Myth, and Ritual: The Path to Political Authority in Ancient China
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A leading scholar in the United States on Chinese archaeology challenges long-standing conceptions of the rise of political authority in ancient China. Questioning Marxâ€™s concept of an â€œAsiaticâ€ mode of production, Wittfogelâ€™s â€œhydraulic hypothesis,â€ and cultural-materialist theories on the importance of technology, K. C. Chang builds an impressive counterargument, one which ranges widely from recent archaeological discoveries to studies of mythology, ancient Chinese poetry, and the iconography of Shang food vessels.
Country USA
Brand Harvard University Press
Manufacturer Harvard University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780674048089
ReleaseDate 1988-11-14

Art, Myth, and Ritual: The Path to Political Authority in Ancient China