The Propensity of Things: Toward a History of Efficacy in China (Revised)

Author/Contributor(s):	Jullien, Francois
Publisher:	Zone Books
Date:	08/10/1999
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

In this book, his first to appear in English, French sinologist François Jullien uses the Chinese concept of shi--meaning disposition or circumstance, power or potential--as a touchstone to explore Chinese culture and to uncover the intricate structure underlying Chinese modes of thinking.