The lyric verse form known as ci sprang from the grassroots of Chinese society. From its very outset it differed stylistically fromliterati poetry. We discuss Su Shi's attempt to make his ci more genteel, and g...The lyric verse form known as ci sprang from the grassroots of Chinese society. From its very outset it differed stylistically fromliterati poetry. We discuss Su Shi's attempt to make his ci more genteel, and go on to discuss how Tang and Song ci inherited their tradition.展开更多
The role of patrilineal clans in rural grassroots governance and democracy is conspicuously stratified. On the one hand, there is variation between village and township levels of governance: clan influence is greater ...The role of patrilineal clans in rural grassroots governance and democracy is conspicuously stratified. On the one hand, there is variation between village and township levels of governance: clan influence is greater in the former than in the latter. This is linked to the difference in size and area of village and township organizations.展开更多
When Mary I, the first queen of England (1553-1558) and Elizabeth I (1558-1603) were in power, they faced dual challenges: suspicion about the inheritance of the imperial power and general social anxiety about the...When Mary I, the first queen of England (1553-1558) and Elizabeth I (1558-1603) were in power, they faced dual challenges: suspicion about the inheritance of the imperial power and general social anxiety about the rule of women. Mary I worked to make her rule legitimate by establishing a united rule through marriage.展开更多
The farmer' s tax burden is a major problem affecting China's economic prosperity. Many purely financial approaches to theproblem have been proposed, including the aggregation of existing taxes and a halt on o...The farmer' s tax burden is a major problem affecting China's economic prosperity. Many purely financial approaches to theproblem have been proposed, including the aggregation of existing taxes and a halt on other exactions. This will not, however, address the root causes of the problem.展开更多
Hu Shi's Outline History of Chinese Philosophy, despite a number of shortcomings, opened a new era for an academic prose in vernacular Chinese. Hu set great store by the structural features of a """...Hu Shi's Outline History of Chinese Philosophy, despite a number of shortcomings, opened a new era for an academic prose in vernacular Chinese. Hu set great store by the structural features of a """"work,"""" arguing that it was not enough to assemble quotes,展开更多
In reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty (1821-1862), a group of intellectuals of Wenzhou as represented by Sun Xidan, Sun Kengming, Sun Yiyan, Sun Yirang, Chen Fuchen, Chen Qiu and Song Shu tried to make use ...In reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty (1821-1862), a group of intellectuals of Wenzhou as represented by Sun Xidan, Sun Kengming, Sun Yiyan, Sun Yirang, Chen Fuchen, Chen Qiu and Song Shu tried to make use of the cultural resources of the Yongjia school of thought and practice,展开更多
The fundamental antithesis of criminology in modern times is between the theories of act devaluation (violations of norms) and of consequential devaluation (violations of legal rights). This is not a debate between su...The fundamental antithesis of criminology in modern times is between the theories of act devaluation (violations of norms) and of consequential devaluation (violations of legal rights). This is not a debate between subjective and objective schools of criminological thought, but within the objective school.展开更多
Rural governance has become a major, pressing issue of the day. In addition to effective social control, good social governance has the following capabilities:
Definitions of the concept of heqin (""""""""harmony and affinity"""""""") among ethnic groups in the Han Dynasty have long been erratic ...Definitions of the concept of heqin (""""""""harmony and affinity"""""""") among ethnic groups in the Han Dynasty have long been erratic in the scholarly community. Confusion between heqin and marriage liaison is common. As some princesses of the Han court were married off to the chieftains of ethnic minorities,展开更多
China's financial reform lags behind economic growth. Econometric modelling shows that the higher the proportion of the non-state-owned sector, the faster economic growth. The role of advanced banking in stimulati...China's financial reform lags behind economic growth. Econometric modelling shows that the higher the proportion of the non-state-owned sector, the faster economic growth. The role of advanced banking in stimulating economic growth is not,展开更多
The concept of knowledge is ever expanding. Natural language was man's earliest knowledge. Ancient mythology was the next step. As imaginary legends of myth were superseded by abstract rational ideas, knowledge ex...The concept of knowledge is ever expanding. Natural language was man's earliest knowledge. Ancient mythology was the next step. As imaginary legends of myth were superseded by abstract rational ideas, knowledge expansion entered a third stage where philosophy is in the mainstream.展开更多
Sticking to facts, and to practice as the only criterion for truth, it becomes quite evident that sovereignty is divisible and transferable. The fact that there were colonies and China was once a semi-colony is eviden...Sticking to facts, and to practice as the only criterion for truth, it becomes quite evident that sovereignty is divisible and transferable. The fact that there were colonies and China was once a semi-colony is evidence that sovereignty is divisible or transferable,展开更多
China's current child welfare policies principally stress the importance of family care. The state will not intervene unless there is harm to the child. Owing to economic and human resource limitations, govemment ...China's current child welfare policies principally stress the importance of family care. The state will not intervene unless there is harm to the child. Owing to economic and human resource limitations, govemment child welfare work is mainly remedial: rendering assistance to orphaned,展开更多
U.S. military policy underwent complex changes in the course of the Korean War. The initial military objective was to restore the status quo on the Korean peninsula prior to the outbreak of the war on 25 June 1950. In...U.S. military policy underwent complex changes in the course of the Korean War. The initial military objective was to restore the status quo on the Korean peninsula prior to the outbreak of the war on 25 June 1950. In late September, however, following a flurry of military victories, it was decided tou nify the Peninsula by military means.展开更多
Liability theory is a troublesome area in the theory of economic law. While objectively existing, there is controversy about whether there is a unique liability form. This has to be studied with both contradiction and...Liability theory is a troublesome area in the theory of economic law. While objectively existing, there is controversy about whether there is a unique liability form. This has to be studied with both contradiction and relation analysis. There are gaps in the conventional distinction of ""sectoral"" (i.e.,economic) law and liability. A展开更多
In traditional China, clans were dominant segments of society. Clan ideology is widespread in China, where private firms generally choose clan operation as their business form. Greater trust in family or clan members ...In traditional China, clans were dominant segments of society. Clan ideology is widespread in China, where private firms generally choose clan operation as their business form. Greater trust in family or clan members and resources distribution in terms of human affinity are all manifestations of the influence of the clan ideology on economic life.展开更多
China's economic regulatory policies in the last few years have played an important role in curbing the slide of its consistent growth drive. In terms of overall effects, the macroeconomic regulatory policies of e...China's economic regulatory policies in the last few years have played an important role in curbing the slide of its consistent growth drive. In terms of overall effects, the macroeconomic regulatory policies of each fiscal year have attained their targets. In some years, however,展开更多
文摘The lyric verse form known as ci sprang from the grassroots of Chinese society. From its very outset it differed stylistically fromliterati poetry. We discuss Su Shi's attempt to make his ci more genteel, and go on to discuss how Tang and Song ci inherited their tradition.
文摘The role of patrilineal clans in rural grassroots governance and democracy is conspicuously stratified. On the one hand, there is variation between village and township levels of governance: clan influence is greater in the former than in the latter. This is linked to the difference in size and area of village and township organizations.
文摘When Mary I, the first queen of England (1553-1558) and Elizabeth I (1558-1603) were in power, they faced dual challenges: suspicion about the inheritance of the imperial power and general social anxiety about the rule of women. Mary I worked to make her rule legitimate by establishing a united rule through marriage.
文摘The farmer' s tax burden is a major problem affecting China's economic prosperity. Many purely financial approaches to theproblem have been proposed, including the aggregation of existing taxes and a halt on other exactions. This will not, however, address the root causes of the problem.
文摘Hu Shi's Outline History of Chinese Philosophy, despite a number of shortcomings, opened a new era for an academic prose in vernacular Chinese. Hu set great store by the structural features of a """"work,"""" arguing that it was not enough to assemble quotes,
文摘In reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty (1821-1862), a group of intellectuals of Wenzhou as represented by Sun Xidan, Sun Kengming, Sun Yiyan, Sun Yirang, Chen Fuchen, Chen Qiu and Song Shu tried to make use of the cultural resources of the Yongjia school of thought and practice,
文摘The fundamental antithesis of criminology in modern times is between the theories of act devaluation (violations of norms) and of consequential devaluation (violations of legal rights). This is not a debate between subjective and objective schools of criminological thought, but within the objective school.
文摘Rural governance has become a major, pressing issue of the day. In addition to effective social control, good social governance has the following capabilities:
文摘Definitions of the concept of heqin (""""""""harmony and affinity"""""""") among ethnic groups in the Han Dynasty have long been erratic in the scholarly community. Confusion between heqin and marriage liaison is common. As some princesses of the Han court were married off to the chieftains of ethnic minorities,
文摘China's financial reform lags behind economic growth. Econometric modelling shows that the higher the proportion of the non-state-owned sector, the faster economic growth. The role of advanced banking in stimulating economic growth is not,
文摘The concept of knowledge is ever expanding. Natural language was man's earliest knowledge. Ancient mythology was the next step. As imaginary legends of myth were superseded by abstract rational ideas, knowledge expansion entered a third stage where philosophy is in the mainstream.
文摘Sticking to facts, and to practice as the only criterion for truth, it becomes quite evident that sovereignty is divisible and transferable. The fact that there were colonies and China was once a semi-colony is evidence that sovereignty is divisible or transferable,
文摘China's current child welfare policies principally stress the importance of family care. The state will not intervene unless there is harm to the child. Owing to economic and human resource limitations, govemment child welfare work is mainly remedial: rendering assistance to orphaned,
文摘U.S. military policy underwent complex changes in the course of the Korean War. The initial military objective was to restore the status quo on the Korean peninsula prior to the outbreak of the war on 25 June 1950. In late September, however, following a flurry of military victories, it was decided tou nify the Peninsula by military means.
文摘Liability theory is a troublesome area in the theory of economic law. While objectively existing, there is controversy about whether there is a unique liability form. This has to be studied with both contradiction and relation analysis. There are gaps in the conventional distinction of ""sectoral"" (i.e.,economic) law and liability. A
文摘In traditional China, clans were dominant segments of society. Clan ideology is widespread in China, where private firms generally choose clan operation as their business form. Greater trust in family or clan members and resources distribution in terms of human affinity are all manifestations of the influence of the clan ideology on economic life.
文摘China's economic regulatory policies in the last few years have played an important role in curbing the slide of its consistent growth drive. In terms of overall effects, the macroeconomic regulatory policies of each fiscal year have attained their targets. In some years, however,
