Chinese Body Divination: Its Forms, Affinities and Functions
Lessa, William A.
Verkäufer Orchid Press, Trinity East, NL, Kanada
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AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 29. Mai 2002
Verkäufer Orchid Press, Trinity East, NL, Kanada
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 29. Mai 2002
Beschreibung
Little known outside of Asia, the ancient Chinese art of body divination is still actively practiced in several Asian countries. The art attracted significant interest as the New Age movement developed in the West in the late 20th century, yet to date, aside from the present volume, no complete treatment of this subject has been published in English. The American folklorist and anthropologist William Lessa undertook study of Chinese body divination prior to its popularization in the West; drawing on ancient Chinese texts and first-hand experience while in Taiwan, Lessa's treatment of the subject offers a rich and authoritative review of this fascinating art, shedding light on its history and practice, as well as providing a valuable comparison with Western divination principles. Now scarce. Slight toning of spine and endpapers; interior pages pristine, overall fine. xiii, 220 pp., 41 b&w figures. Size: 23 x 16 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 002059
Bibliografische Details
Titel: Chinese Body Divination: Its Forms, ...
Verlag: United World, Los Angeles
Erscheinungsdatum: 1968
Einband: Hard bound
Zustand: Fine
Auflage: First Edition.
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