Wm. Theodore De Bary; Wing-Tsit Chan; Burton Watson (Compilers)
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About the Author
Wm. Theodore De Bary, Wing-Tsit Chan, and Burton Watson are distinguished scholars and compilers whose work has helped introduce the richness of Chinese intellectual, religious, and cultural traditions to English-speaking readers. Their collaborative volume, Sources of Chinese Tradition (Introduction to Oriental Civilizations Series), brings together influential texts and thoughtful contextual commentary, offering students and general readers a foundational guide to China’s philosophical and historical heritage. Through careful selection, translation, and interpretation, the compilers illuminate the enduring ideas, debates, and cultural values that have shaped Chinese civilization across centuries.
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Books by Wm. Theodore De Bary; Wing-Tsit Chan; Burton Watson (Compilers)
