This volume is a vision of contemporary China from the inside. Eight recent essays by the prominent public intellectual Xu Jilin offer a liberal reaction to China's economic rise, critiquing China's rejection of universal values, the nation's embrace of particularism and the cult of the state.
The Cambridge China Library Seria
This translation series introduces Western readers to seminal works by Chinese scholars previously unavailable in the West. It spans a diverse array of subjects, from the arts and humanities to social sciences and the history of science. The collection aims to stimulate intellectual debate and foster deeper cross-cultural understanding. Each volume offers valuable insights into Chinese thought and civilization, bridging cultural divides.
