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Available
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Publication
E.P. Dutton & Co. (1968), Edition, 228 pages
Description
This book, first published in 1968, examines the I Ching, one of the oldest books in the world and certainly the most influential in Chinese thought. This modern translation features extensive explanatory material, and is the product of the author's great experience in the field and of close contact with Chinese scholars and experts.
User reviews
LibraryThing member shieldwolf
Although considered by many an excellent primer to the I Ching, and it's notoriety as one of the first English versions published. I was not all that impressed with it. (But I say that with a degree of prejudice) because by the time I finally got round to reading it I had already read dozens of
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other I Ching books in English, German and Chinese and it just failed to lead up to the expectations that it's reputation would have me believe. Having said that if you never read an I Ching book or want a reference to early American thought about the subject then by all means read the book. It constantly gets republished and is very inexpensive. Show Less
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Language
Original language
Chinese
Physical description
228 p.; 7.8 inches
ISBN
0710095279 / 9780710095275
Local notes
TLC-Gift of Touchstone Local Council
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