Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Schuman , Steven MenaschePublisher: Gildan Media Corporation Imprint: Gildan Media Corporation ISBN: 9798200616138Publication Date: 01 April 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""[A] vibrant and engaging portrait of Confucius, Michael Schuman gives us the sage as we've never seen him, undeniably shaping modern politics, business, and private life for a quarter of humanity. It is a marvel of intelligent research, great reporting, and clear analysis."" -- ""Evan Osnos, author of Age of Ambition"" ""A great read for anyone interested in Confucius, philosophy, or culture in East Asia."" -- ""Library Journal"" ""Michael Schuman's book is nothing short of indispensable reading for anyone trying to comprehend the local, regional, and global impact of China and its motivating philosophical underpinnings. Today's China is an extension of its past and Confucius' guiding influence remains at its core. China is incomprehensible without this intellectual framework. To that end, Confucius is a generationally significant contribution."" -- ""Jon Huntsman, former United States Ambassador to China"" ""Part biography, part history, and part analysis of Chinese current affairs, this remarkable book...traces the lasting influence of Confucianism in China, despite enormous political and social changes in Chinese society."" -- ""Publishers Weekly""" Author Information"Michael Schuman has been a correspondent for Time and the Wall Street Journal, covering Asia and the global economy. The author of The Miracle: The Epic Story of Asia's Quest for Wealth, Schuman lives in Beijing, China. Steve Menasche is a conservatory-trained actor and musician who has toured the world with West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the American Folk Theatre. As a voice actor, he has been the ""guy next door"" voice for numerous national radio and television campaigns, including Proactive, Arby's, Countywide, Shaklee, and Lexus. He can also be seen as an on-screen actor featured in nationwide ads for IBM. He is a fourth-degree black belt in jujitsu who still practices regularly and volunteers for underprivileged children." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
