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Rumor in the Early Chinese Empires
Hardback
Main Details
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Rumor in the Early Chinese Empires
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Zongli Lu
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| Series | The Cambridge China Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:396 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 150 |
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| Category/Genre | History
Asian and Middle Eastern history |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781108479264
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| Classifications | Dewey:931 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises; Worked examples or Exercises
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
11 March 2021 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This is the first English translation of Lu Zongli's major study of rumor in the early Chinese empires. Lu explores how rumor, a non-official form of public opinion, formed and spread through non-official channels of early Chinese history. In this careful investigation, Lu utilizes sources concerning dynastic politics, popular songs, mythology and prophetic texts, dissecting the nature, function and impact of rumor on politics and culture. His work demonstrates the ways that historians can examine views outside of mainstream thinking, interpret group mentality and try to understand the atmosphere of a specific moment in history.
Author Biography
Lu Zongli is Professor of History at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
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