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Reflections on Mainland China and Taiwan is a multi-disciplinary collection of research articles on East Asia by scholars from Seton Hall University's Asian Studies program. It encompasses a broad range of topics covering philosophy and religion, history, international relations, language, and culture. It includes a history of Seton Hall's Chinese program, one of the earliest such curricula in the United States. Two papers compare eastern and western philosophies while other articles examine the concept of the Mandate of Heaven and the role of shaman in Song China society. Three essays explore various topics concerning Taiwan. Treatises on modern Chinese history provide a profile of a Chinese feminist and revolutionary during revolution against the imperial court and how Shanghai served as a refuge for Jews fleeing Europe during the World War II. Another essay outlines the contemporary practice and the health benefits of pacticing Yang Style Taijiquan. Readers will gain insight into various dimensions of Asian history and culture. This book is dedicated to Dr. Edwin Pak-wah Leung who taught at Seton Hall for forty years.

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"""The selected articles in this collection bring together various scholars' research on East Asian religion, language, history, and philosophy. It broadens our horizons and deepens our understanding of the Eastern world."" - Changchun Zhang, Associate Director of the Chinese Language Program, Haverford College ""A compelling collection of essays celebrating the lifetime contributions of a renowned Asian Studies scholar. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of Chinese language education, history, ethics, and society. It represents a new, invaluable and enlightening resource."" - Peisong Xu, Faculty, East Asian Languages and Literatures, Yale University"

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"Michael A. Stone received an M.B.A. from Boston University and an M.A. in Asian Studies from Seton Hall University. He served as the Director of Seton Hall's Global Learning Center and on the faculty of the Asian Studies Department. He has written articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Recently, Prof. Stone was a consultant for the documentary: ""China: Frame by Frame"" and he has been a frequent presenter at academic conferences."

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