As the People's Republic's seemingly inexorable rise to economic and military power continues; never has the need for a better grasp of Chinese strategic thought by the West been more acute. In Deciphering Sun Tzu; Derek Yuen seeks to reclaim for the reader the hidden contours and lost Chinese and Taoist contexts of Sun Tzu's renowned treatise The Art of War; a literary classic and arguably one of the most influential books ever written. He also explains its historical; philosophical; strategic; and cross-cultural significance.His comprehensive analysis of Sun Tzu; based on a close reading of the Chinese sources; also reconstructs the philosophy; Taoist methodology and worldview that effectively form the cornerstones of Chinese strategic thinking; which are arguably as relevant today as at any moment in history.Yuen's innovative reading and analysis of Sun Tzu within and from a Chinese context is a new way of approaching the strategic master's main concepts; which he compares with those of Clausewitz; Liddell-Hart and other Western strategists.Deciphering Sun Tzu offers illuminating analysis and contextualization of The Art of War in a manner that has long been sought by Western readers and opens new means of getting to grips with Chinese strategic thought.
#1377195 in Books 2013-11-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.40 x 1.00 x 9.30l; 1.14 #File Name: 0199329508304 pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Inspiring Better Conversations about American CongregationsBy K. HillDialogue about racial segregation in Christian congregations can often result in heated arguments or complicated silence. How should the American church promote the equality of believers in the midst of racial prejudice; and how do we address the issue productively? With new research from historians; sociologists; and theologians at the forefront of the field; this collection of essays will make our conversations about race and Christianity more insightful. The topics range from past attempts to promote church interracialism to reinterpretations of the social roles that multiracial congregations play. The essays also expand the conversation to consider diversity within the Asian American population and various definitions of "multiracial church" identity. Christians and the Color Line inspired me to rethink some of my assumptions and listen to other perspectives on the Body of Christ. That reaction makes this book an excellent companion to Divided by Faith (by Michael Emerson and Christian Smith).0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy HarleyA thoughtful collection of essays with a Christian perspective on race.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Deborah K StewartRead this as follow up to Divided By Faith. Well-written and researched.
