TY  - GEN
T1  - The book of Lord Shang : apologetics of state power in early China
T2  - Translations from the Asian classics.
A1  - Shang, Yang, -338 B.C
A2  - Pines, Yuri
A2  - Pines, Yuri
LA  - English
LA  - Chinese
PP  - New York
PB  - Columbia University Press
YR  - 2017
UL  - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_eba_ocn952139280
AB  - Compiled in China in the fourth-third centuries B.C.E., The Book of Lord Shang argues for a new powerful government to penetrate society and turn every man into a diligent tiller and valiant soldier. Creating a "rich state and a strong army" will be the first step toward unification of "All-under-Heaven." These ideas served the state of Qin that eventually created the first imperial polity on Chinese soil. In this new translation, The Book of Lord Shang's intellectual boldness and surprisingly modern-looking ideas shine through, underscoring the text's vibrant contribution to global political
OP  - 351
NO  - Translated from the Chinese.
CN  - B128.S472 E6 2017
SN  - 9780231542333
SN  - 023154233X
SN  - 9780231179881
SN  - 023117988X
KW  - Philosophy, Chinese : Early works to 1800.
KW  - Political science : China : Early works to 1800.
KW  - China : Politics and government : To 221 B.C. : Early works to 1800.
KW  - Philosophie chinoise : Ouvrages avant 1800.
KW  - Chine : Politique et gouvernement : Jusqu'à 221 av. J.-C. : Ouvrages avant 1800.
KW  - PHILOSOPHY : Political.
KW  - Philosophy, Chinese
KW  - Political science
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - China
KW  - To 221 B.C.
KW  - Early works
ER  -