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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aRussell, Bertrand,
_d1872-1970
245 1 4 _aThe Problem of China
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-03
508 _aBrendan Lane and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Problem of China" by Bertrand Russell is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1922. The work explores the complexities and challenges facing China as it navigates rapid modernization while grappling with foreign influences and its ancient traditions. Russell delves into economic, political, and cultural questions affecting not only China's future but also the broader implications for global society. The opening of the text presents the context of a European encountering China, evoking a sense of bewilderment as he confronts fundamental questions that challenge Western assumptions about civilization and progress. Russell articulately outlines the intricate problems China faces—especially in the cultural realm—and the potential outcomes of its trajectory. He critiques both Western imperialism and Chinese conservativism, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of China's unique civilization and its capacity for self-determined growth. Through rich philosophical reflections, he raises critical inquiries about knowledge, virtue, and the distinctive character of Chinese society, setting the stage for a deeper examination of China’s past and future in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChina -- Civilization
653 _aChina -- Politics and government
653 _aChina -- Foreign relations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13940
999 _c55328
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