Title: The great encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800 /
Authors: Mungello, David E., 1943-
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,
Year: 2005
Subjects: East and West.; China History; China Civilization Western influences; Europe Civilization Chinese influences.; China History
Abstract: "D. E. Mungello convincingly shows that contemporary relations between China and the West are far more like the 1500-1800 period than the more recent past. This fully revised second edition retains the clear and concise qualities of its predecessor, while developing important new social and cultural themes such as gender, sexuality, music, and technology. Drawing from the author's thirty years of experience teaching world history, this book illustrates the importance of history to students and general readers trying to understand today's world."--Jacket.
Contents: Historical overview -- Chinese acceptance of western culture and christianity -- Chinese rejection of western culture and christianity -- European acceptance of Chinese culture and christianity -- European rejection of Chinese culture and christianity.